Iraq01-07-2026Iraq reaffirms push to mend Gulf ties amid rare GCC chief visit to BaghdadIraqi leaders on Wednesday reaffirmed the country's push to "enhance ties" with Gulf Arab states, underlining the new administration's policy of constructive cooperation with the region. The remarks came during a rare visit to Baghdad by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) head, following the Iran war that saw attacks on Gulf Arab states, some of which were reportedly launched from Iraqi soil.