Articles tagged with "Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi"

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US President Donald Trump greets Prime Minister of Iraq Ali al-Zaidi as he arrives at the West Wing of the White House on July 14, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo: AFP)

Trump hails new Iraq PM amid pressure over Iran

Trump hints at making major oil deals with Iraq as he hosts Zaidi, a businessman who came to power this year with US blessing after Trump vetoed another candidate.

July 19, 2026

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi chairs a session of the Council of Ministers on June 14, 2026, in Baghdad. (File photo: X/@IraqiPMO

Trump to host Iraqi PM at White House in mid-July: US embassy

The announcement comes during a visit by Barrack to Iraqi capital Baghdad, during which he discussed with the prime minister disarming and dissolving Iraq's armed groups operating outside state authority.

June 16, 2026