Faisal Mekdad and his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein discuss aid in wake of devastating February earthquake as well as issue of displaced Syrians who fled civil war at home

Visiting Tehran, Iraqi FM Fuad Hussein says there's a 'problem' with the negotiating mechanism in Vienna, where US and Iranian officials only communicate through intermediaries

New Iranian president doesn't confirm he'll come to meeting, which France's Macron plans to attend, but welcomes Iraqi initiative

Tehran sees neighboring country as a possible route to bypass US sanctions

US secretary of state meets with Iraqi FM Fuad Hussein, says there is still 'work to do' but declines to discuss with media possible US troop withdrawals