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Iran Denies Phone Conversation Between Kamal Kharrazi and Joschka Fischer Regarding a U.S. Coup Plan in Iraq - 2003-01-03

Feb 11, 2026 February 11, 2026 1 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Iran has denied a report about a phone conversation between its foreign minister Kamal Kharrazi and German foreign minister Joschka Fischer regarding a U.S. coup plan in Iraq. This denial comes amid rising tensions as the U.S. threatens military action against Iraq for non-compliance with UN resolutions.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: Iran's denial of the coup discussion underscores its sensitivity to U.S. actions in the region and the potential for conflict.

👥 Key Players

Kamal Kharrazi MENTIONED
Iranian Foreign Minister
"As the foreign minister, Kharrazi plays a crucial role in shaping Iran's foreign policy, especially regarding relations with Western countries and regional issues."
Joschka Fischer MENTIONED
German Foreign Minister
"Fischer represents Germany's foreign policy stance and its involvement in international diplomacy, particularly in relation to the U.S. and Middle Eastern affairs."
United States MENTIONED
Global superpower
"The U.S. has significant influence in the region and has been involved in military and diplomatic actions concerning Iraq, impacting Iran's security and strategic calculations."

📰 What Happened

Iran denied a report claiming that Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi discussed a U.S. coup plan in Iraq with German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer. Both Iran and Germany refuted the claims, emphasizing that their conversation did not include discussions of regime change in Iraq.

  • The conversation between Kharrazi and Fischer was reported by Etemad but denied by both parties.
  • The U.S. had been threatening military action against Iraq for non-compliance with UN resolutions.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: This denial reflects Iran's efforts to maintain its sovereignty and counter U.S. narratives that could justify military action against Iraq.
🌍 Regional: The implications of a U.S. coup in Iraq could destabilize the region further, affecting Iran's security and influence.
🌐 International: The situation highlights the complexities of international diplomacy and the differing narratives between U.S. and Iranian perspectives on Iraq.

📚 Background

In the early 2000s, the U.S. was actively pursuing regime change in Iraq, which heightened tensions with Iran, a neighboring country with its own interests in Iraq's political landscape.

U.S.-Iran relations Iraq War
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 70%
As a state media report, the information may reflect the Iranian government's official stance and could be biased in favor of its narrative.

Iran denied a press report stating that Kamal Kharrazi, the country's foreign minister, and his German counterpart Joschka Fischer discussed a U.S. plan for a coup in Iraq. The newspaper Etemad reported yesterday that Joschka Fischer informed Kharrazi during a phone conversation about the U.S. plan for a coup in Iraq. The official Iranian news agency reported today that the foreign ministers of Iran and Germany discussed the issue of Iraq during their conversation, but the topic of overthrowing Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein was not raised. Germany also denied discussing such a plan. The United States has threatened that if Baghdad does not comply with the UN resolutions regarding the disclosure and destruction of its weapons of mass destruction, it may face military action. U.S. officials have also publicly stated that they support regime change in Iraq.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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