Trump gives his blessing to Iraq's new pick for prime minister and invites al-Zaidi to Washington

Event Overview

Trump Invites Iraq Premier-Designate to US, Eyeing Stronger Ties

Updated 2 days ago
Bloomberg
Washington Times
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Summary

President Donald Trump invited Iraq’s prime minister nominee to visit Washington after he forms a new government, as the US seeks to limit Iran’s influence on its neighbor. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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Trump Invites Iraq Premier-Designate to US, Eyeing Stronger Ties
Bloomberg
Bloomberg
Lean Left
4/30/2026

Trump Invites Iraq Premier-Designate to US, Eyeing Stronger Ties

President Donald Trump invited Iraq’s prime minister nominee to visit Washington after he forms a new government, as the US seeks to limit Iran’s influence on its neighbor.

Trump gives his blessing to Iraq's new pick for prime minister and invites al-Zaidi to Washington
Washington Times4/30/2026

Trump gives his blessing to Iraq's new pick for prime minister and invites al-Zaidi to Washington

BAGHDAD — U.S. President Donald Trump called Iraq’s new prime minister-designate Thursday and extended an invitation for him to visit Washington once he has successfully formed a government, the Iraq i prime minister’s office said in a statement. Trump then posted on his social media platform Truth Social.