Iraq's PM heads to Washington to discuss militias, business, and gain Trump's support

Iraq's PM heads to Washington to discuss militias, business, and gain Trump's support

The US has warmed to Zaidi after opposing former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, who almost became prime minister in February.

Iraq PM Pledges Oil Security to US Firms Before Trump Meeting

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has told Kurdish officials and international oil executives that Baghdad will guarantee the safety of energy operations in the Kurdistan Region, and compensate American companies for losses from militia attacks, as he prepares for a high-stakes meeting with President Donald Trump next month. The commitments, conveyed during a June 3 meeting in Baghdad and reinforced by a follow-up letter the next day, mark the m…