President Trump Meets Iraq's New Leader and Announces a New Gulf  Investment Deal

President Trump Meets Iraq's New Leader and Announces a New Gulf Investment Deal

Jul 15, 2026

President Trump welcomed Iraq’s newly elected Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the White House to discuss regional security, Iraq’s future, and U.S. relations amid ongoing tensions with Iran. The meeting also included discussions on Gulf investment in the United States and the administration’s strategy for the Strait of Hormuz.