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Trump Seeks Oil Deals with Iraq's New PM

Updated 2026-07-14 17:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

President Trump met with Iraq’s newly elected Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House, aiming to secure American companies' access to Iraq’s oil reserves. The meeting reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen economic ties between the two nations.

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The Hill
President Trump offered a very warm welcome to Iraq’s newly elected Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House on Tuesday, with an eye toward giving American companies premier access to the country’s “tremendous” oil reserves.  Trump lobbied for al-Zaidi’s appointment following last year's parli
2026-07-14 17:26 UTC
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