Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said on Sunday that Baghdad is trying to arrange a meeting between Iran and the Gulf states. The proposed gathering would form part of Baghdad's diplomatic effort to reduce regional friction. The initiative places Iraq in the role of mediator between Tehran and governments across the Gulf. Hussein did not say which Gulf governments have been approached. No date or venue was announced. Tehran's acceptance of the proposed meeting was not confirmed. The report did not describe any agreement reached, only Iraq's attempt to facilitate contact.