US President Trump To Host Iraqi PM At White House In Mid-July
President Donald Trump will welcome Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the White House in mid-July to discuss the bilateral relationship and the dismantling of non-state armed groups operating outside state authority.
Washington: United States President Donald Trump is going to host Ali al-Zaidi, Prime Minister of Iraq, at White House. It is said by the office of Iraqi leader and the US Embassy in Baghdad. It is said on Tuesday, June 16.
Iraqi leader and Mr. Trump's special envoy conveyed in a joint statement, "Special Presidential Envoy Barrack conveyed President Trump looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister Al-Zaidi to the White House mid-July to discuss the future of this important relationship"
When this announcement conveyed?
This announcement conveyed during Mr. Barack's visit to Baghdad, capital of Iraq. During the visit, he discussed about the disarming and dissolving the armed groups of Iraq. The groups operating out of the state control and not a part oauthorityf state .
Which groups are operating outside the state authority?
The groups which are not part of state sponsored military personals are termed as Non-State Armed Groups (NSAGs). In which, Militias, insurgent movements, rebel armies, and extremist organizations that operate outside formal state military or police structures. Many of these groups such as Ansarallah (the Houthis) in Yemen. They have the capacity to mobilize resources, challenge the state authority, and control territory independent of the central government.
What US special envoy in Iraq had said?
He tweeted on X that he is delighted and privileged to return to Baghdad to connect with our dedicated U.S. Embassy team, under the leadership of Chargé d’Affaires Joshua Harris.
Happy and honored to be back in Baghdad, meeting with our great U.S. Embassy team led by Chargé d’Affaires Joshua Harris. Today I will meet with Prime Minister Al-Zaidi to convey President Trump’s support for his government, and discuss our partnership on a new direction for a… pic.twitter.com/Ds3FY8LIvg
— Ambassador Tom Barrack (@USAMBTurkiye) June 15, 2026
He also added his agenda today includes a meeting with Prime Minister Al-Zaidi to affirm President Trump’s commitment to his administration, while exploring fresh avenues to build a robust and mutually advantageous partnership between the U.S. and Iraq.
