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Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi balances US-Iran relations with White House visit

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Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is navigating a complex geopolitical landscape, balancing relations between the United States and Iran. Despite attending the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Zaidi met with President Trump in the White House, signaling a pivot towards the U.S. This visit, secured after weeks of effort by U.S. envoy Tom Barrack, is viewed by the White House as a significant win and an indication of Zaidi's commitment to an "Iraq first" agenda. AI

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Barak Ravid ·

    He honored Khamenei. Then he broke bread with Trump.

    <p>Last week, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi attended the funeral procession of Iran's supreme leader. This week, he shook hands in the Oval Office with the man who had him killed.</p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> Like every Iraqi prime minister in the last two decades, …

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