Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's unannounced visit to Iran was aimed at exploring ways to ease regional tensions and prevent a potential military conflict, Iraq's ambassador to Tehran, Yasser Abdulzahra Al-Hajjaj, said.

The diplomat stressed that Iraq was actively pursuing diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and promote regional stability, guided by its national interests, Iran International reports.

"Iraq is not standing on the sidelines of developments in the region. Instead, it is taking an active role, guided by its highest national interests under the leadership of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, directing its diplomatic efforts toward de-escalation, preventing conflict and strengthening regional stability," Al-Hajjaj said.

The visit comes amid heightened regional tensions, with Baghdad seeking to use diplomatic engagement to prevent further escalation and encourage stability across the Middle East.