Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi met US President Donald Trump and other US officials during his first official visit to Washington since taking office. The talks focused on security cooperation, investment, and Iraq's plans to bring weapons held by Iranian-backed militias under state control. While Trump praised Zaidi's leadership, the visit also drew criticism from pro-Iranian factions in Iraq and skepticism from some US lawmakers. The post Iraqi Prime Minister Zaidi meets President Trump, Secretary Hegseth in Washington appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.