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Iraq–US: cooperation and regional security

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This dossier follows Baghdad–Washington exchanges on cooperation and regional security, distinguishing diplomatic commitments from established implementation.

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Where things stand

On 5 November 2026, the prime minister’s office reports a call with Trump and reiterates opposition to attacks on neighbours from Iraqi territory.

Iraq: Al-Zaidi tells Trump he rejects attacks on neighbours from Iraqi territory

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi reiterated to Donald Trump on 5 November 2026 that Iraq rejects the use of its territory to attack neighbouring states, according to his office’s readout.

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Identification illustration; does not depict the call. Wikimedia Commons, public domain; PNG rendering. — Wikimedia Commons contributors — public domain (PD-ineligible); PNG rendering of the Iraqi flag.

The call covered regional developments, security and bilateral coordination. Baghdad says the discussion prioritised dialogue and diplomacy to contain tensions.

The readout sets out the Iraqi government’s stated position. It does not demonstrate that armed groups have halted operations or specify new enforcement measures. The Arabic and English reports reviewed rely on the same communication from the prime minister’s office.

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