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

Al Jazeera Wednesday 15 July 2026, 02:46 UTC 1 min read

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Trump welcomes Iraqi PM to White House, vows ‘a lot of deals’ Trump welcomes Iraqi PM to White House, vows ‘a lot of deals’ US President Donald Trump and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi have met at the White House in Washington, DC, with both leaders pledging to deepen economic ties and boost Iraq’s oil output. The meeting comes as the US prepares to reduce its military presence in Iraq. Al Jazeera’s Tanya Noury has the latest.

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