Iraq can serve as diplomatic bridge between US and Iran: US envoy

US Special Envoy for Iraq and Syria Tom Barrack speaking at the Chatham House Iraq Initiative event in London. Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – US Special Envoy for Iraq and Syria Tom Barrack stated that Iraq can serve as a diplomatic bridge between the United States and Iran. Speaking at the Chatham House Iraq Initiative event in London, Barrack pointed out that Iraq may serve as a “magic key that unlocks the door” for a new sort of dialogue that Washington is unable to conduct directly. Barrack emphasized that Iraq and Iran have “hand and glove” policies due to their shared 1,500-kilometer border, close religious connections, and extensive historical engagement. Barrack also called for foreign investments, especially from American, French, Italian, and Middle Eastern corporations, to construct new pipeline infrastructure alongside current lines to help Iraq reach its goal of producing 10 million barrels of oil per day. The US official underlined that Iraq’s largest obstacle to drawing in the international investment necessary for long-term prosperity and stability is still establishing the rule of law and clear regulations.