# Iran regional diplomacy and mediation efforts > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iran-regional-diplomacy-and-mediation-efforts > Updated: 2026-11-07T04:18:45.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi engaged in a series of telephone consultations with 12 regional counterparts, including officials from Oman, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. Araqchi stated these discussions focused on regional security and the consequences of actions by the United States and Israel, which Tehran views as provocative. This diplomatic activity occurs alongside reported indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington, mediated by Qatar, to end ongoing conflict. Following these developments, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein proposed the formation of a regional committee composed of neighboring foreign ministers to visit both Tehran and Washington. The goal of this initiative is to reach understandings that could reduce regional tensions. During discussions between Hussein and Araqchi, Iran reportedly outlined perspectives on resuming negotiations, which could include setting dates for a process, addressing the nuclear program, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-07: Iraq proposes regional committee to mediate between Iran and US Iraq has proposed a regional committee of foreign ministers to visit Tehran and Washington to mediate tensions and seek peaceful understandings regarding Iran's nuclear program and regional stability. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iraq-proposes-regional-committee-to-mediate-between-iran-and-us ### 2026-11-05: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi conducts regional diplomatic outreach Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held talks with 12 regional counterparts to discuss security arrangements and regional stability amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iranian-foreign-minister-abbas-araghchi-holds-talks-with-eight-regional-leaders --- Cite as: Iran regional diplomacy and mediation efforts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/iran-regional-diplomacy-and-mediation-efforts