Trump welcomes Iraqi PM to White House, vows 'a lot of deals'
US President Donald Trump and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met at the White House, pledging to deepen economic ties between the two countries. The meeting is seen as part of Washington's broader effort to reinforce its regional alliances.
US President Donald Trump hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House, with both leaders pledging afterward to deepen economic ties between their two countries.
During the meeting, Trump said the two nations would pursue 'a lot of deals,' emphasizing trade and investment cooperation. Full details of the discussions have not yet been made public.
The meeting took place against a backdrop of heightened regional tension and is being read as part of Washington's effort to strengthen its relationship with Iraq. Analysts say the emphasis on economic cooperation also carries symbolic weight for regional stability.
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