Iraq’s al-Zaidi talks to Trump as Baghdad seeks to stay out of war on Iran
Summary
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi told U.S. President Donald Trump that Iraq would not allow its territory to be used to attack neighboring countries. Iraq’s foreign minister warned that renewed U.S. attacks on Iran could draw Iraq into a devastating conflict, and urged armed groups not to join any retaliation.Key Facts
- Al-Zaidi and Trump discussed regional developments and security in a phone call on Thursday, according to al-Zaidi’s office.
- Al-Zaidi called for respect for national sovereignty and said Iraqi territory must not serve as a launch point for attacks on neighboring countries.
- Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said Iraq was not prepared for war and warned that involving Iraqi society would lead to disaster.
- Hussein said Iraq had come under attack from the United States, Iran, and armed groups inside Iraq since the war began.
- Al-Zaidi took office in May and has prioritized disarming armed groups, including powerful groups aligned with Iran.
- Iraq has lost more than $60 billion in oil revenue since the war began, according to the article.
- About 90 percent of Iraq’s oil exports normally pass through the Strait of Hormuz, and oil provides about 90 percent of the federal budget.
- Iran has allowed Iraq, among a small number of countries, to continue passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
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