# Iraq’s al-Zaidi talks to Trump as Baghdad seeks to stay out of war on Iran

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/iraqs-al-zaidi-talks-to-trump-as-baghdad-seeks-to-stay-out-of-war-on-iran/
- Published: 2026-11-06T05:00:47+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T06:25:04+00:00
- Original publisher: Al Jazeera (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/6/iraqs-al-zaidi-talks-to-trump-as-baghdad-seeks-to-stay-out-of-war-on-iran?traffic_source=rss
- Topics: Americas, Middle East, World

## Key points

- Al-Zaidi told Trump Iraq will not be a launchpad for attacks on neighbours.
- Iraq’s foreign minister warned renewed war on Iran would be disastrous.
- The conflict has cost Iraq more than $60bn in oil revenue.

## Summary

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has told US President Donald Trump that Iraq will not allow its territory to be used for attacks on neighbouring countries, as Baghdad seeks to avoid being drawn into renewed conflict with Iran. The call comes amid diplomatic efforts to avert further US strikes and reflects Iraq’s attempt to preserve relations with both Washington and Tehran.

Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein warned that a new war would be disastrous, saying neither Iraqi society nor its armed forces were prepared for it. Iraq has faced attacks from the US, Iran and armed groups since the conflict began in February, and has lost more than $60bn in oil revenue after Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted exports. Oil provides about 90 percent of Iraq’s federal budget, while Iran has since allowed some Iraqi vessels to pass through the strait.

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