Trump welcomes Iraqi PM to White House, vows 'a lot of deals'
US President Donald Trump and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met at the White House to discuss economic cooperation and boosting Iraq's oil output, as the US prepares to reduce its military presence in Iraq.
US President Donald Trump hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House on Wednesday, where both leaders pledged to strengthen economic ties and increase Iraq's oil production.
The meeting comes as the United States plans to scale down its military footprint in Iraq. Although President Trump did not provide specific figures, he promised "a lot of deals" with Iraq.
Al Jazeera correspondent Tanya Noury reports that the visit is part of broader efforts to redefine US-Iraq relations, shifting from military cooperation to economic partnership. The Iraqi premier expressed his country's interest in American investments, particularly in the energy sector.
Analysts suggest that boosting Iraq's oil output could help stabilize global energy markets, but this move requires substantial investment and technology transfer. Meanwhile, the reduction of military presence signals a change in US strategy in the Middle East.
