Iraqi PM Sudani met U.S. envoy Barrack in Baghdad to discuss regional stability, diplomacy, and terrorism amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani met U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack in Baghdad on February 22, 2026, to discuss regional stability amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions. They emphasized diplomacy, respect for sovereignty, and preventing escalation, with Iraq highlighting its role in combating terrorism and managing over 5,700 ISIS detainees transferred from northeastern Syria. The U.S. has increased military presence in the region, including carrier strike groups, while both sides discussed economic cooperation and long-term development as tools for stability.