Iraqi PM al-Zaidi tells Trump Iraq will not be used to attack neighbours as Baghdad tries to stay out of Iran war
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Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi spoke by phone with US President Donald Trump on Thursday, saying Iraqi territory must not be a launchpad for attacks on neighbouring countries and urging diplomacy. Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein warned that a new war on Iran would be a "disaster" for Iraq and urged armed groups not to join any Iranian retaliation. Baghdad has struggled to balance US and Iranian interests since the war began in February. Al-Zaidi, in office since May, has prioritised disarming all armed groups, including powerful pro-Iran factions.
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