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Iraq’s new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is set to meet with President Trump this Tuesday, marking a high-stakes diplomatic push for economic revival and regional stability. Trump, who previously torpedoed the candidacy of Nouri al-Maliki over alleged Iran ties, is now betting big on al-Zaidi — calling the visit a “tremendous new chapter.” With U.S. aid and investment on the line, the agenda centers on curbing Iran-backed militias still operating in Iraq despite government ultimatums — a tense flashpoint amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions. Al-Zaidi’s delegation, packed with business and…
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