Trump Congratulates Al-Zaidi, Announcing a "Great New Chapter" Between Washington and Baghdad in May 2026

 In May 2026, President Donald Trump congratulated Iraq's PM-designate Ali Al-Zaidi, signaling the start of a "great new chapter" in bilateral relations. Through Truth Social and a direct phone call, Trump expressed his wish for a 2026 Iraqi government free from terrorism and capable of securing a prosperous future. Trump extended an official invitation for Al-Zaidi to visit Washington, emphasizing a new era of unprecedented stability and economic success between the two nations.