Iraq PM to meet Trump in Washington over Iran ties

Author: Akinbayo WahabPublished on: July 14, 2026Country: Iraq

PoliticsWorld / International

Iraq PM to meet Trump in Washington over Iran ties

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday as the US increases pressure on Baghdad to curb Iranian influence. Zaidi, who arrived Monday, is making his first international visit since taking office and promises to disarm pro-Iran armed groups. In an op-ed, he states that Iraq must ensure the state's legitimate monopoly on force. An anonymous Iraqi official says this does not mean turning against Iran but maintaining a balance.

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