Trump invites Iraq's incoming prime minister to visit the United States to counter Iranian influence.

President Trump invited Iraq's incoming prime minister to visit the United States, hoping to reduce Iran's influence in the region amid unresolved tensions in the Middle East.

On May 1, 2569 at 03.45:XNUMX a.m., Bloomberg News reported that U.S. President Donald Trump invited Ali al-Zaidi, Iraq's nominee for prime minister, to visit Washington D.C. following the successful formation of the government. Amid U.S. efforts to limit Iranian influence in Iraq.

During a telephone conversation, the two leaders discussed ways to develop and strengthen bilateral relations between the United States and Iraq in several areas, and agreed to cooperate in enhancing regional stability, according to a statement from the Iraqi Prime Minister's office.

The nomination of al-Zaidi comes after a large Shiite political group... "Coordination Framework" He was chosen as the prime minister candidate to replace Nouri al-Maliki, the former prime minister who withdrew from the race. Previously, the return of al-Maliki, who has close ties with Iran, had caused concern in Washington.

Trump once stated that if... al-Maliki Returning to the position would strain relations between the United States and Iraq, the second-largest oil producer in OPEC.

This situation arises amid regional conflicts following the February 28 attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran, which led to a war in the Middle East. Iranian-backed militant groups, including those in Iraq, are involved in the conflict, and the US embassy in Baghdad has been targeted multiple times.

Trump stated that one of the goals of the war was to end Iran's support for militant groups in the Middle East.

In a post on Truth Social, the US leader expressed hope that al-Zaidi would be able to establish a new government that is “free from terrorism” and bring a bright future to Iraq, emphasizing that relations between the two countries are entering a new chapter that will lead to prosperity and stability.

Al-Zaidi, a former banker and businessman with no direct political experience, is expected to replace current Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, who, despite having good relations with the United States, has chosen not to seek re-election.

Although al-Sudani's party won the November elections, it was unable to form a government on its own. al-Zaidi has one month to submit a cabinet to parliament for approval.

According to Iraq's political power-sharing system, the Prime Minister is held by a Shia Muslim, the Speaker of Parliament by a Sunni Muslim, and the President by a Kurdish Muslim.

refer : bloomberg.com

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