Trump Congratulates Iraq’s Nominee for Prime Minister, Invites Him to Washington

Following his nomination, Ali Al-Zaidi promised to focus on making Iraq ‘a balanced country, regionally and internationally.’

Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi attends the meeting of the Coordination Framework political bloc in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 27, 2026. Iraqi Presidency Office via AP

U.S. President Donald Trump on April 30 congratulated Ali Faleh al-Zaidi on his nomination as the next prime minister of Iraq, according to a statement from the Iraqi prime minister’s office.

During the call, Trump invited al-Zaidi to come to Washington for an official visit once the new Iraqi government is formed.