Over the last decade, Iraq has been weakened from within because of Iranian-backed militias. Some of the militias have historical ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Iran.

Middle East correspondent Battaglia said that, in her view, if it were up to al-Zaidi, Baghdad would already have decided to chart its future with the United States rather than…

BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi is scheduled to visit Iran later this week following a trip to the US where he met President Donald Trump, Iraqi state media reported…

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi praised the outcome of his Washington visit amid broad public support but political divisions at home. Iran, meanwhile, officially distanced…

Iraqi Prime Minister expected to sign memorandums of understanding to strengthen ties with Tehran

Over the last decade, Iraq has been weakened from within because of Iranian-backed militias. Some of the militias have historical ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps…

Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi weighs hardline views on US-Iran war with disarming Iran-backed Shia militias

The country’s new prime minister is trying to navigate between Washington and Tehran.

Prime Minister visits Tehran following last week's Washington meeting with Trump

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaid is visiting Tehran after a high-profile meeting with US President Donald Trump.