After Trump and al-Zaidi meeting: US warns its citizens in Iraq
The new Iraqi prime minister hoped to restore relations with the US, but suffered a blow to his aspirations • The US embassy in Baghdad issued a warning to its citizens in the country -…
Assessment
The new Iraqi prime minister's bid to reset relations with Washington has been dealt a sharp setback. A meeting between Trump and al-Zaidi appears to have triggered a US security alert, including embassy staff evacuations and a warning for Americans in Iraq to maintain the highest vigilance. The move signals deteriorating trust and rising danger.