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Iraq PM-Designate Al-Zaidi Visits Washington for Military, Oil Pacts

7/12/2026

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Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi will travel to Washington on Monday for a high-level visit.
He will discuss strengthening Iraq’s armed forces as U.S.–Iran tensions continue.
Government spokesperson Haider al-Aboudi said the trip will include MOUs with U.S. companies to boost oil production capacity.
Al-Aboudi added the agreements aim to create alternative export outlets, while U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated al-Zaidi and voiced hope for closer Baghdad-Washington cooperation.

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Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi will travel to Washington on Monday for a high-level visit.
He will discuss strengthening Iraq’s armed forces as U.S.–Iran tensions continue.
Government spokesperson Haider al-Aboudi said the trip will include MOUs with U.S. companies to boost oil production capacity.
Al-Aboudi added the agreements aim to create alternative export outlets, while U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated al-Zaidi and voiced hope for closer Baghdad-Washington cooperation.