A high-level diplomatic exchange has raised concerns as the U.S. secretary of state issued a sharp warning following a private meeting with the Iraqi prime minister on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly. The encounter, which included former President Trump, appears to signal shifting priorities in Middle East policy amid ongoing regional tensions. Observers are scrutinizing the implications of the discussions, particularly regarding security cooperation and political influence in Iraq. The statement follows a period of strained relations between Washington and Baghdad over military and economic matters.
US secretary of state's warning comes after he and Trump met the Iraqi PM on the sidelines of the UNGA.
