US and Iraq agree on date for troop withdrawal; economic deals reached
US and Iraq agree to deepen cooperation as Iraqi Prime Minister Zaidi visits Washington
Assessment
The United States and Iraq have reached an agreement on a timeline for withdrawing American troops, paired with new economic arrangements. This marks a significant shift in the bilateral relationship, moving from a primarily security-focused partnership to one that also emphasizes economic ties. The next step will be watching how the withdrawal timeline is implemented and whether the economic deals stabilize Iraq's economy.