Trump invited Iraq's new prime Minister to Washington

During a telephone conversation, US President Donald Trump addressed the new Prime Minister of Iraq, Ali al-Zeidi, with a proposal to visit Washington. This was reported by the Reuters news agency on April 30.

"We look forward to a strong, dynamic and very productive new relationship between Iraq and the United States," Trump also said on his Truth Social network.

The American leader also congratulated al-Zeidi on his appointment as Prime Minister.

Debriefing: Iraq discusses closing skies to U.S. and Israeli aviation

Baghdad has previously shown interest in Russian air defense systems, including the S-400

The Wall Street Journal reported on April 21 that the Trump administration had frozen the supply of dollars in cash to Iraq in order to put pressure on local militias loyal to Tehran. Thus, Washington seeks to put pressure on Baghdad to work more closely with it, distancing itself from Tehran.