President Donald Trump to host Iraqi PM at White House in mid-July: U.S. Embassy

U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to host Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House in mid-July. The meeting will focus on the future of U.S.-Iraq relations and the dissolution of armed groups operating outside state control.
Why it matters
This diplomatic meeting is critical for regional stability in the Middle East and the ongoing security cooperation between the U.S. and Iraq.
U.S. President Donald Trump will host Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House next month, the Iraqi leader s office and the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad said on Tuesday (June 16, 2026).
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