Ali al-Zaidi

Iraq and Turkey signed a 1-year oil pipeline deal to increase exports through Turkey's Ceyhan port, aiming to diversify Iraq's export routes amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement includes a minimum daily export volume of 750,000 barrels of Iraqi crude via the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline.

Iraq and Turkey signed a 1-year oil pipeline agreement to increase exports via Turkey's Ceyhan port, aiming to diversify Iraq's oil routes amid Hormuz shipping disruptions. The deal commits to a minimum of 750,000 barrels of Iraqi crude per day through the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline, which had been largely idle since 2023 but resumed limited exports last year.

Iraq has ordered enhanced air defences and intelligence activities following US-Saudi strikes on Hashed al-Shaabi bases. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi directed maximum readiness at military and Hashed al-Shaabi bases, with a focus on modernizing radar and air defence systems.

US and Saudi strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq created tension between Washington and Baghdad, as Iraqi leadership condemned the attacks despite Trump's claim of coordination. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's efforts to strengthen US ties and rein in militias were complicated by the strikes, leading to the cancellation of his planned Saudi Arabia visit.

Iraq condemns Saudi-US attacks as a violation of its sovereignty. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has canceled his first official trip to Saudi Arabia in protest.

Iraq's government faces heightened pressure as U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-aligned Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq. The PMF, part of Iraq's security forces but often autonomous, have attacked U.S. forces and denied involvement in Saudi oil facility drone attacks. Iraq has given armed groups until September to disarm, but some remain defiant.

The Iraqi prime minister, Ali al-Zaidi, postponed a planned official visit to Saudi Arabia on Thursday, as reported by Al-Jazeera. The visit was intended to sign memoranda of understanding on security and business issues. The postponement follows recent attacks.

Turkish President Erdogan stated Turkey aims to sign a comprehensive energy cooperation deal with Iraq, following talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. Iraq offered to provide one million barrels of oil, amid concerns over global energy shortages linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iraq’s new prime minister, Ali al-Zaidi, visited Turkey to discuss a pipeline project aimed at diversifying Iraq’s oil exports and to address security, trade, and infrastructure cooperation. The talks also involve Turkey’s peace efforts with the PKK and Iraq’s commitment to disarming militias amid tensions with Saudi Arabia.

Iraq aims to pursue strategic autonomy as US-led coalition troops withdraw, focusing on institutional reforms, banking sector improvements, and energy diversification to reduce reliance on Iran. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi emphasizes strengthening state institutions and security reforms, while engaging with the US for energy partnerships.

Iraq's new prime minister, Ali al-Zaidi, is in Turkey to discuss pipeline construction, trade, and security. The talks include infrastructure projects and Turkey's peace efforts with the PKK, which has been waging an insurgency since 1984.

Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered an investigation into Saudi Arabia's claim that pro-Iran groups in Iraq launched drones targeting Saudi territory. The Iraqi government directed security authorities to examine Saudi Arabia's defense ministry statement regarding the alleged drone attacks.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi returned from Tehran less than 24 hours before Iraqi Kurdistan faced an attack involving five explosive drones intercepted over Erbil by US-led coalition air defenses. The attack occurred near the airport hosting coalition forces and the US consulate, with the timing suggesting continuity in Iran's actions despite a new leadership in Iraq.

Explosions near a U.S. military base in northern Iraq occurred hours after U.S. strikes on Iran, escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported four deaths and nine injuries from the U.S. bombardment, while Gulf states faced ongoing attacks, including Houthi rebels targeting Saudi oil tankers.

Explosions near a U.S. military base in northern Iraq occurred hours after U.S. strikes on Iran. The U.S. and Iran have exchanged escalating attacks over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian media reporting casualties from U.S. bombardment. Iraq's Prime Minister, Ali al-Zaidi, is in Tehran advocating for peace, while Houthi rebels in Yemen targeted Saudi oil tankers, risking further conflict.

Iran rejected a cease-fire proposal presented by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, who brought the deal from the US to Tehran. The Iranian officials refused to consider the proposal.

The U.S. military conducted its 13th night of strikes against Iran, prompting Bahrain to warn residents of incoming fire. Iranian state media reported four deaths and nine injuries, while Houthi rebels attacked Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, escalating tensions over control of strategic shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi is visiting Iran for the first time to discuss cooperation, shared interests, and security. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties through talks with senior Iranian officials.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi arrived in Tehran for his first official visit to Iran, where he will meet with senior Iranian officials to discuss mutual interests, bilateral cooperation, regional developments, and regional security efforts. The visit follows his recent state visit to the US.

Iraq is becoming an accidental winner in the Iran war as Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi conducts diplomatic visits to the United States, Iran, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. His recent trip to the U.S. concluded with meetings with President Donald Trump, followed by planned engagements with Iran's new leaders.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met with Donald Trump and U.S. lawmakers in Washington, with Trump supporting his leadership. Congressional Republicans, including Joe Wilson and Tim Burchett, expressed skepticism about al-Zaidi’s ability to disarm Iran-backed militias, citing ongoing attacks and his attendance at Iran’s late leader’s funeral. Al-Zaidi has pledged to meet a Sept. 30 deadline for disarming militias, but progress remains uncertain.

Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi faces the challenge of balancing relations between the U.S. and Iran amid escalating tensions. The U.S. plans to withdraw 2,000 troops by September, while Iran-backed militias remain active in Iraq. Both nations seek to maintain influence as conflict risks rise.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi will visit Tehran within the coming week, as reported by the Iraqi state news agency. During the visit, the prime minister will sign memoranda of understanding in areas of cooperation.

Iraq and Syria signed an agreement to restore an oil pipeline as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met with President Donald Trump during a visit to the U.S.

Ali al-Zaidi, Iraq’s new leader, is seeking to maintain Donald Trump’s support while avoiding alienation of Tehran. The article highlights his diplomatic balancing act between Washington and Iran.

Iraq's prime minister has ordered a probe into cross-border smuggling of advanced weapons to Lebanon's Hezbollah via Syria. A high-level committee will investigate the issue in coordination with Syria, following a report that Syrian security forces intercepted a weapons shipment at the border.

The Iraqi government has ordered an investigation into weapons smuggling to Lebanon's Hezbollah, with Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi establishing a committee to probe the transport of advanced weapons through Syria. Syrian security forces reportedly intercepted a shipment of long-range missiles, anti-armor guided missiles, and drones intended for Hezbollah.

Iraq investigates arms smuggling to Hezbollah after Syria's announcement. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered the probe following Syria's seizure of a weapon shipment intended for Hezbollah.

Syrian authorities seized a truck carrying advanced weapons and rockets at the Iraq border, allegedly bound for Lebanon's Hezbollah, which is at war with Israel. The new Syrian leadership has intensified efforts to block weapons smuggling to Iran-backed groups, as U.S. President Donald Trump has urged military action against Hezbollah.

The US launched strikes on Iran overnight, with Iranian air defenses downing a drone and a hospital near strike sites temporarily evacuating. Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi condemned a drone attack, while Iran reported 35 deaths and 300 injuries from US attacks. Lebanon and Israel concluded talks in Rome over a US-brokered framework.

Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has strongly condemned a drone attack in Erbil, a city in the Kurdistan region. Several explosions were reported near the US consulate in Erbil.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi attended the funeral of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and later met with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. The White House viewed the meeting as a strategic win, signaling Iraq's potential shift toward the U.S. and away from Iran.

President Donald Trump and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi are advancing US-Iraq commercial ties through a $60 billion agreement announced at a US Chamber of Commerce summit. The focus includes energy, infrastructure, and economic partnerships, with participation from major US companies like ExxonMobil and Shell.

US President Donald Trump and Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi met at the White House, pledging to deepen economic ties. Trump vowed 'a lot of deals' during the meeting.

The U.S. military will withdraw from Iraq by September 30, as confirmed by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and the Pentagon. The decision follows a 2024 agreement to end operations against the Islamic State group, with U.S. forces shifting combat responsibilities to Iraqi troops. Remaining American troops will focus on training and advisory roles.

The U.S. military will withdraw from Iraq by September 30, as confirmed by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and the Pentagon, following a 23-year presence that began with the 2003 invasion and shifted to combating the Islamic State group. The withdrawal aligns with a 2024 agreement to end the mission against ISIS, with U.S. troops transitioning security responsibilities to Iraqi forces.

The U.S. military will withdraw from Iraq by September 30, as confirmed by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and the Pentagon, following a 23-year presence that began with the 2003 invasion and shifted to counter-Islamic State operations. President Donald Trump stated the U.S. no longer needs a military presence, while the Pentagon reaffirmed a 2024 agreement ending the mission against IS fighters.

Trump met with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House, endorsing him as a leader who supports the U.S. and outlined efforts to reduce Iran's influence in Iraq by disarming Iran-backed groups within the Popular Mobilisation Forces. Zaidi emphasized a firm deadline for groups to surrender weapons.

US President Donald Trump hosts Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, whom he endorsed, to advance a US agenda aimed at reducing Iran's influence in Iraq. Zaidi emphasizes a firm deadline for disarming Iran-backed factions within the Popular Mobilisation Forces.

President Donald Trump praised Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi for their 'tremendous chemistry' during a White House meeting, emphasizing their shared business backgrounds and political alignment. Al-Zaidi, a consensus candidate emerging after months of Iraqi political deadlock, focused on announcing an economic partnership with the U.S. and addressing the disarmament of Iran-backed militias by September 30.