Tom Barrack meets Iraqi PM in Baghdad as bilateral ties enter new phase

United States Envoy to Iraq and Syria Tom Barrack met with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi in Baghdad to discuss the future of bilateral relations. The meeting took place as both nations transition into a new phase of cooperation following the departure of US-led coalition troops from the country.

During the discussions, Barrack emphasized Washington’s commitment to maintaining sustained involvement with Iraq. The dialogue serves as a formal step in defining the diplomatic and strategic framework between the two countries as they move beyond the coalition-led security era.