Ali Rizk
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“I do think it’s quite plausible that this is one of the objectives behind extending this invitation to Mr. Ghalibaf,”
Ali Rizk · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-19
Rizk speculated on CNN about Iraq's motives for inviting Iran's parliament speaker to Baghdad.
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“It would boost Mr. Zaidi as an important partner for both Washington and Tehran,”
Ali Rizk · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-19
Rizk said the visit could bolster the Iraqi prime minister's role as a partner to both the US and Iran.
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CNN
“Now, will Iraq be more successful when other mediators haven’t been that successful? The countries which you referred to, like Pakistan, like Qatar, like Oman — I unfortunately failed to see what makes the Iraqi case so special.”
Ali Rizk · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-19
Rizk questioned whether Iraq could succeed as a mediator where other countries had failed.
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“would elevate Iraq’s status as well as a major mediator.”
Ali Rizk · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-19
Rizk said the visit could boost Iraq's standing as a mediator.
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