Al-Monitor • May 2, 2026 14:19

US banking on Iraqi turnaround with nomination of Zaidi as new PM

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Trump signals hope for a "tremendous new chapter” in US-Iraq ties with the nomination of Ali Al-Zaidi as prime minister.

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US banking on Iraqi turnaround with nomination of Zaidi as new PM

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Al-Monitor

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17:36

Trump says he spoke with Iraq PM-designate, voices strong support

By Gram SlatteryWASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday told reporters he had spoken with Iraqi prime minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi on Thursday, and voiced strong support …

19:37

Trump congratulates Iraq PM-designate Zaidi in call: What to know

President Donald Trump was openly critical of previous nominee Nouri al-Maliki, who was seen as close to Iran, but is now welcoming the new candidate put forward by Iraq’s leading …

18:36

Trump congratulates Zaidi on his nomination to be next Iraqi prime minister

April 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Ali al-Zaidi on his nomination to be next prime minister of Iraq on Thursday, saying that he looked forward to a …

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Can new Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi meet Trump’s expectations?

President Donald Trump has set high expectations for Iraq’s newly designated prime minister, Ali al-Zaidi, expectations that reflect Washington’s long-standing hope for a stable, reliable partner in Baghdad. But Iraq’s …