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Trump highlights improved US-Iraq ties, oil deals at meeting with new PM

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Trump highlights improved US-Iraq ties, oil deals at meeting with new PM

Jul 14, 2026

The AP video clip shows President Trump delivering remarks during an unscheduled lunch with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. Trump praises their chemistry, Iraq's oil potential, upcoming deals by American companies, and predicts a long-term outstanding bilateral relationship and regional leadership role for al-Zaidi. The segment consists entirely of Trump's public comments with no narration, graphics, or additional sourcing. It was recorded during al-Zaidi's July 2026 Washington visit shortly after his May 2026 confirmation as prime minister.

Source: Associated Press

Trump Meets Iraq's New Prime Minister at White House

Jul 14, 2026

The brief Bloomberg News clip captures a short White House press interaction during President Trump's meeting with Iraq's newly installed Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. Trump responds to questions with remarks on his affinity for Iraq, notes the prime minister's recent electoral success, and fields a query on Iran peace prospects. The segment consists solely of this exchange without additional narration, analysis, or background. Sourcing is limited to the on-camera remarks; no experts, documents, or graphics are referenced.

Source: Bloomberg News