Iraq PM to meet Trump in Washington over Iran ties
A businessman who came to power this year with US blessing after Trump vetoed another candidate, Zaidi vowed to boost Iraq’s fragile economy and to disarm the pro-Iran armed groups that have targeted US facilities.
Iraq’s pro-Iran armed groups have seen their political and financial clout increase over the years, and have long called for the withdrawal of American troops deployed within the anti-jihadist coalition.
A senior Iraqi politician told AFP on condition of anonymity that even if the current government adopts a more US-friendly path, prioritising the economy, “it doesn’t mean that Iraq is turning against Iran”.
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