In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Middle East, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaid is set to arrive in Tehran for a high-stakes diplomatic visit, just days after a historic meeting with US President Donald Trump. The trip marks a significant escalation in Iraq's efforts to balance its relationships with both the US and Iran, its largest neighbor and a long-time rival. Al-Zaid's meeting with Trump has been widely seen as a bid to secure US support for Iraq's fight against ISIS and to strengthen economic ties between the two nations. However, the Iraqi leader's visit to Tehran is likely to spark concerns about Iraq's loyalty to its regional allies and the potential for a widening rift between Baghdad and Washington.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaid is visiting Tehran after a high-profile meeting with US President Donald Trump.
