In this article, Ihsane Al-Shammari analyses the creation of the Iraqi-Saudi Coordinating Council in 2017, which marks a turning point in diplomatic relations between Iraq and Saudi Arabia after decades of tensions. This rapprochement is part of a broader effort to stabilise Iraq’s position in the Arab and regional world. However, several internal challenges, including political divisions and Iran’s influence, hinder the evolution of these relations. He also discusses the need for Iraq to redefine its diplomatic strategy in response to regional and international developments.