Iraq: Iraq denies report of conveying U.S. ceasefire proposal to Iran.

Shotlist FILE: Baghdad, Iraq - Feb 3, 2024 1. Iraqi national flag FILE: Baghdad, Iraq - Dec 8, 2023 2. Various of Tahrir Square, traffic, pedestrians FILE: Baghdad, Iraq - 2024 3. Cityscape FILE: Baghdad, Iraq - Oct 25, 2023 4. Various of traffic, buildings FILE: Washington D.C., USA - October 2024 5. Various of White House 6. Various of Capitol building; U.S. national flag FILE: Tehran, Iran - Jan 21, 2026 7. National flag of Iran FILE: Tehran, Iran - Jan 30, 2026 8. National flags of Iran FILE: Tehran, Iran - April 12, 2026 9. Various of traffic, national flags of Iran, Azadi Tower FILE: Tehran, Iran - April 8, 2026 10. Various of pedestrians, traffic, national flags of Iran Storyline Iraq on Friday denied a foreign media report claiming its prime minister Ali al-Zaidi had delivered a U.S. ceasefire proposal to Tehran, dismissing the report as "entirely unfounded." The report "bears no relation to reality," according to a statement by al-Zaidi's media office. The New York Times, citing unnamed Iranian and Iraqi officials, reported on Thursday that Iran had rejected a ceasefire proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump delivered to Tehran by al-Zaidi. During an official visit to Iran on Thursday, al-Zaidi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and said Iraq and Iran share intertwined security interests, reaffirming that Baghdad would not allow its soil to be used for threats against Tehran. The denial came amid heightened tensions across the Middle East, as the United States and Iran exchanged strikes in recent days. The United States has carried out attacks on Iranian targets, while Iran has responded by targeting U.S. bases and facilities across the region. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland/Israel Media/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International/Radio Farda]