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Trump hails new Iraq PM amid pressure over Iran
Trump hails new Iraq PM amid pressure over Iran
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The US president praises Ali al-Zaidi as a 'champion' at the White House as Washington presses Baghdad to curb Iranian influence.
US president Donald Trump meets Iraqi prime minister Ali al-Zaidi (left) at the White House on his first foreign trip since taking office. (EPA Images pic)
WASHINGTON: US president Donald Trump praised new Iraqi prime minister Ali al-Zaidi as a “champion” in a meeting at the White House Tuesday, even as Washington presses Baghdad to curb Iranian influence.
Trump hinted at making major oil deals with Iraq as he hosted Zaidi, a businessman who came to power this year with US blessing after Trump vetoed another candidate.
“We have a fantastic champion, a new champion,” Trump said as he welcomed the Iraqi premier to the Oval Office. “He’s been a great fighter and a great fan of America
