Trump welcomes Iraqi PM to White House, vows ‘a lot of deals’

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US President Donald Trump met Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House on July 15, 2026, pledging to deepen economic ties and boost Iraq's oil output. This meeting occurs as the US prepares to reduce its military presence in Iraq, signaling a shift in bilateral relations.

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US President Donald Trump and Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi have met at the White House pledging to deepen economic ties.

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