Iraq is already a kind of frontline between the US and Iran. After the US and Israel began strikes on Iran on February 28, the Iranians operationalized militias in Iraq.

Ali al-Zaidi faces an administration that is prepared to walk away from the relationship if it is not satisfied that it delivers for the US.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi will travel to Washington to meet President Donald Trump, with oil and gas agreements expected to top the agenda.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday, as the US administration piles pressure on Baghdad to curb Iranian influence.…

Trump meets Iraqi PM amid rising Iran tensions. US-Iran deal with reconstruction funding in 2026 at 27.5% YES.