Escalation: Zaidi Seeks U.S. Energy Investments
Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met at the White House in Washington on July 13, 2026, with energy investment atop the agenda.
Al-Zaidi, described by Reuters as Iraq’s new prime minister, used the visit to seek major U.S. investment in Iraq’s oil, gas, and power sectors.
The White House stop formed part of a U.S. trip focused on securing support for Iraq’s energy industry, according to Reuters.
Reuters said the push specifically targets oil, gas, and electricity, with al-Zaidi emphasizing the scale of investment Iraq is looking to attract.
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