In a highly anticipated meeting, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is set to sit down with US President Donald Trump in a bid to strengthen relations between the two nations. The talks, which are expected to take place in the coming days, are likely to be dominated by two key issues: the potential for increased US energy investment in Iraq, and the role of pro-Iranian groups in the country's fragile security landscape. With Iraq's oil reserves estimated to be among the largest in the world, the possibility of a major US energy investment deal could have significant implications for the global energy market. Meanwhile, concerns over the influence of Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, particularly in the wake of the US withdrawal from the country, are also expected to feature prominently on the agenda.
PM Ali al-Zaidi to hold talks with Trump, with energy investment and role of pro-Iran groups likely to dominate agenda.
