Trump invites Iraq premier-designate to Washington after government formation

9 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 30

In a phone call, Trump and Ali al-Zaidi discussed expanding US-Iraq ties across several fields and agreed to work together to bolster regional stability.
The invitation would come after al-Zaidi forms a new Iraqi government, according to a statement from the Iraqi premier's office.
The outreach reflects Washington's effort to deepen relations with Baghdad and curb Iran's influence in neighboring Iraq.

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