Protecting America's interests, according to the Prime Minister's statement.
Al-Zaydi and Trump's envoy are "urgent" to resolve the factions and confiscate weapons.
The Iraqi government and the United States agreed on a package of strategic, security, and economic understandings focused on the complete disarmament of militias and the consolidation of weapons under state control, as well as providing security guarantees to protect American investment companies. This came during a meeting between Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi and US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy, Tom Barrack, in Baghdad, in preparation for the anticipated summit between al-Zaidi and President Trump at the White House in mid-July. Both sides affirmed their support for a unified, democratic, and federal Iraq.
The US President’s Special Envoy to Iraq and Syria, Tom Barrack , arrived in Baghdad on Monday (June 15, 2026) for an official visit. He was received by the embassy staff and Chargé d’Affaires Joshua Harris.
official statement below:
Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi and President Trump's Special Envoy Tom Barrack reaffirmed the shared commitment of the Iraqi government, led by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, and the United States government, led by President Trump, to establish a strong and mutually beneficial US-Iraqi partnership capable of fulfilling the aspirations of Iraqis for a future of sovereignty, security, and prosperity, and providing tangible benefits to both the Iraqi and American people. Mr. Barrack conveyed President Trump's anticipation of welcoming Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the White House in mid-July to discuss the future of this important relationship.
The two sides discussed the Iraqi government’s shared and ambitious vision for building a brighter, terrorism-free future, and implementing Iraqi plans aimed at the complete disarmament and disbanding of all armed groups and formations operating outside the authority and control of the Iraqi state, confining weapons to the state, and imposing full sovereignty, in order to ensure that Iraq is kept away from conflicts and that its territory is not used by any party to threaten regional peace. Mr. Al-Zaidi and Mr. Barak also stressed the urgent need for the full completion of these efforts.
The Prime Minister reiterated Iraq’s commitment to deepening trade and investment relations between the two countries, which Mr. Barak welcomed as a shared approach. Both sides also commended Iraq’s decision to finalize the operating license for Starlink to provide world-class internet services to Iraqi consumers, and to launch negotiations with Chevron to develop the West Qurna-2 and Nasiriyah oil fields to the mutual benefit of both sides. They also commended enabling the American companies HKN, Western Zagros, and Hunt to resume their operations with full security guarantees, and moving forward with the memorandum of understanding with TI Capital to rehabilitate the Kirkuk-Banias pipeline as a vital oil export route. The Prime Minister and the Special Presidential Envoy also reaffirmed their shared commitment to expanding trade cooperation between the United States and Iraq to support Iraq’s electricity needs, including Excelerate Energy’s project to develop a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal in Khor Al-Zubair.
Both sides also stressed the importance of supporting a strong, united, sovereign, federal, democratic Iraq based on well-established constitutional institutions, and ensuring full equality for all citizens, thereby enhancing Iraq’s unity, stability, and prosperity.
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Media Office of the Prime Minister
June 16, 2026
US envoy: Trump looks forward to hosting the Prime Minister at the White House in mid-July
US Presidential Envoy Tom Barrack confirmed on Tuesday that President Trump looks forward to hosting Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House in mid-July to discuss the future of relations between the two countries.
The Prime Minister's Media Office stated in a press release received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi and President Trump's Special Envoy Tom Barrack reaffirmed the shared commitment of the Iraqi government, led by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, and the US government, led by President Trump, to establishing a strong and mutually beneficial US-Iraqi partnership capable of fulfilling the aspirations of the Iraqi people for a future of sovereignty, security, and prosperity, and providing tangible benefits to both the Iraqi and American peoples."
The statement added that "Barrack conveyed President Trump's anticipation of hosting Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House in mid-July to discuss the future of this important relationship."
He added that "the two sides discussed the Iraqi government's shared and ambitious vision for building a brighter future free from terrorism, and implementing Iraqi plans aimed at the complete disarmament and disbanding of all armed groups and formations operating outside the authority and control of the Iraqi state, confining weapons to the hands of the state, and imposing full sovereignty, in a way that ensures Iraq is kept away from conflicts and that its territory is not used by any party to threaten regional peace. Al-Zaidi and Barak also stressed the urgent need to fully accomplish these efforts."
He explained that "the Prime Minister reiterated Iraq's commitment to deepening trade and investment relations between the two countries, which Barak welcomed as a shared approach. Both sides also commended Iraq's decision to finalize the operating license for Starlink to provide world-class internet services to Iraqi consumers, and to launch negotiations with Chevron to develop the West Qurna-2 and Nasiriyah oil fields, in a way that achieves mutual benefit for both sides. This will enable the American companies HKN, Western Zagros, and Hunt to resume their operations with full security guarantees, and will move forward with the memorandum of understanding with TI Capital to rehabilitate the Kirkuk-Banias pipeline as a vital route for oil exports." He noted that "the Prime Minister and the Special Presidential Envoy reaffirmed their shared commitment to expanding trade cooperation between the United States and Iraq to support Iraq's electricity needs, including Excelerate Energy's project to develop a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal in Khor Al-Zubair."
According to the statement, both sides emphasized "the importance of supporting a strong, united, sovereign, democratic, federal Iraq based on well-established constitutional institutions, and ensuring full equality for all citizens, in order to enhance Iraq's unity, stability, and prosperity."
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The government announces the purpose of al-Zaidi's visit to Washington
Al-Aboudi said in a press statement: “The Prime Minister, Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi, will pay an official visit to Washington in mid-July with the aim of establishing the necessary momentum to strengthen the Iraqi-American partnership and elevate it to an effective level within the framework of the strategic relationship between the two countries, in accordance with the principle of common interests of the two friendly peoples.”
He added, “Based on the priorities of the Iraqi government and its ministerial program, which has gained the confidence of the House of Representatives, economic, trade and investment files will be at the forefront of the axes of the anticipated visit as the cornerstone of the path of bilateral cooperation,” noting that “the government seeks to expand the horizons of strategic partnership with international companies and stimulate the investment environment in a way that contributes to achieving direct benefits for the Iraqi economy and enhances internal stability.”
Al-Aboudi continued, “Within the framework of this stability, which is based on economic foundations and flexible management of the variables of the current stage, the Iraqi government is proceeding with addressing the issue of unregulated weapons and working to restrict their possession and use to the state and its competent institutions, as they are constitutionally authorized to make the sovereign decision in this field.”
Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi received in his office the US President’s Special Envoy, Tom Barrack, and discussed with him the Iraqi government’s shared commitment to establishing a strong and mutually beneficial US-Iraqi partnership capable of fulfilling the aspirations of Iraqis for a future of sovereignty, security and prosperity, and providing tangible benefits to both the Iraqi and American peoples.
Barak from Erbil: Trump has special respect for the Kurdish people and the Kurdistan Region.
US President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Iraq and Syria and US ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, affirmed on Tuesday that President Trump has special respect for the Kurdish people, the Kurdistan Region, and its leadership.
This came during a meeting between Barak and the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Masrour Barzani, in Erbil, in the presence of the Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Baghdad, Joshua Harris, and the Commander of the Coalition Forces in Iraq and Syria, General Kevin Lambert, according to a statement issued by the regional government and received by Shafaq News Agency.
The two sides discussed the general situation in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq and the region, while the Prime Minister of the region renewed his thanks and appreciation to the United States for its continued support, stressing the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation in various fields.
For his part, Barak praised the progress and development in the Kurdistan Region, stressing that President Trump views the Kurdish people, the region, and the leadership of Masoud Barzani with special respect.
Both sides agreed on the importance of developing trade relations between the United States, Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, and enhancing the activity of American companies, particularly in the energy sector.
They also affirmed their support for the new federal government headed by Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi, which contributes to achieving economic prosperity and serving all citizens and components in Iraq, as well as addressing outstanding issues between Baghdad and Erbil in accordance with the constitution.
On another front, both sides stressed the importance of activating the Kurdistan Parliament and ending the political deadlock, which would pave the way for the formation of the new cabinet of the regional government as soon as possible.
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