US President Donald Trump will urge Iraq’s new prime minister to distance the country from Iran during a 14 July meeting in Washington.
US President Donald Trump will meet Iraq’s new Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi in Washington on 14 July to discuss reducing Iraq’s reliance on Iran. The meeting follows the release of a 14-point US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, signaling heightened US pressure on Baghdad to shift its alliances.
The timing coincides with America’s Independence Day, a symbolic backdrop for Trump to emphasize Iraq’s sovereignty. However, the US faces a delicate balance, as pushing too hard could risk alienating Iraq or strengthening Iran’s influence in the region.
No immediate market reaction was reported, but the meeting could shape Middle East energy and security dynamics, potentially affecting oil markets and regional stability.