LIVE: Trump holds bilateral meeting with Iraq's PM Ali al-Zaidi

LIVE: Trump holds bilateral meeting with Iraq's PM Ali al-Zaidi

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| Title | LIVE: Trump holds bilateral meeting with Iraq's PM Ali al-Zaidi |

| Channel | Associated Press

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| Publication Date | July 14, 2026 |

| Length | 30 minutes, 51 seconds

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| URL | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJowT-sO1Rw |

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SUMMARY OF CONTENTS:

Introduction and Welcome: [00:00] President Trump welcomes Iraq's newly elected Prime Minister Ali al-Za

idi to the White House for a bilateral meeting and an unscheduled lunch, praising the Prime Minister's election victory and potential for the region.

Economic Partnersh

ips and US Forces: [04:04] Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi highlights the new economic partnership between the United States and Iraq, announcing that US forces will transi

tion out of Iraq by September 30th, while American companies expand their operations within the country.

Regional Security and Iran: [05:35] President Trump discusses t

he changing dynamics in the Middle East, stating that Iran's military capability has been significantly degraded, reducing the need for a heavy US military footprint an

d allowing Iraq greater autonomy.

Strait of Hormuz and Investments: [08:41] Trump addresses questions regarding security in the Strait of Hormuz, explaining that instea

d of a fee system, Gulf states (including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait) will make substantial investments in the United States.

Internal Iraqi Security

and Factions: [07:15] Prime Minister al-Zaidi emphasizes his administration's goal to restrict weapon possession strictly to the state, stating that armed factions wil

l not be justified after September 30th.

Domestic US Topics and Inflation: [22:27] Trump touches upon domestic economic indicators, noting a recent decline in inflation

rates and previewing upcoming announcements regarding election security and integrity.

LIVE: Trump holds bilateral meeting with Iraq's PM Ali al-Zaidi

Associated Press