Trump says he spoke with Iraq PM-designate, voices strong support
U.S. President Donald Trump stated he spoke with Iraq's prime minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi and expressed strong American support for his leadership. Trump claimed U.S. involvement contributed to Zaidi's political victory and emphasized ongoing U.S. backing. The remarks come as Washington aims to strengthen ties with Baghdad amid regional instability.
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Trump says he spoke with Iraq PM-designate, voices strong supportSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: New Iraqi Prime Minister designate Ali al-Zaidi, uses a phone at his office in Baghdad, Iraq, April 28, 2026. Iraqi Prime Minister’s Media Office/Handout via REUTERS/File PhotoPublished May 02, 2026, 01:08 AMUpdated May 02, 2026, 01:08 AMWASHINGTON, May 1 - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday told reporters he had spoken with Iraqi prime minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi on Thursday, and voiced strong support for him."With our help, he won, and we want him to do very well. And I told him that the United States is with him all the way.
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