Trump says US will be doing a lot of deals with Iraq, taking a lot of oil out
Trump said U.S. companies will handle extraction as Iraq and the United States move toward major energy and security agreements.
- On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, President Donald Trump hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House, where Trump touted "tremendous chemistry" between the two businessmen navigating their first bilateral meeting.
- Following months of parliamentary deadlock, Zaidi emerged as a consensus candidate after Trump threatened to cut U.S. aid if Iran-aligned former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki took office .
- U.S. officials are pressing Baghdad to disarm Iran-backed militias within the Popular Mobilization Forces, with the Iraqi government setting a September 30 deadline for non-state armed groups to hand over weapons .
- The leaders discussed plans to "strengthen economic and development partnerships, attract investment, and expand the role of U.S. companies" while advancing cooperation in Iraq's energy sector with major oil deals .
- Iraq faces a complex balancing act between the U.S. and Iran, remaining at the center of regional tensions while attempting to maintain both strategic partnerships and economic interests amid heightened instability .
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Trump welcomes Iraqi PM, says US troop presence no longer needed
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the White House on Tuesday, praising his election victory and declaring that relations between Washington and Baghdad have become "outstanding.""We have a fantastic champion, a new champion, and he won the election very soundly, very conclusively," Trump said as he met al-Zaidi.The U.S. president said the leaders would discuss bilateral relations, highlighting…
Trump hails 'tremendous chemistry' with new Iraqi prime minister during White House visit
President Donald Trump welcomed Iraq’s new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the White House Tuesday, hailing their "tremendous chemistry" and touting closer U.S.-Iraq ties, expanded oil production and new business deals with American companies.
The U.S. President receives Ali al Zaidi in the White House, who he calls "great leader," while Washington demands Baghdad accelerate the disarmament of Tehran-backed militias
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The Herald JournalTrump touts 'tremendous chemistry' with new Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi during White House visit
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump gave Iraq's new prime minister an effusive welcome at the White House on Tuesday, promoting the “tremendous...
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