Ali al-Zaidi
Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi is an Iraqi banker, businessman, politician, and the current prime minister of Iraq since 2026. At the age of 41, he is the youngest prime minister in the history of Iraq.
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Jul 19, 2026
Center
Iraq's Prime Minister is set to travel to Tehran, as announced by the Iraqi Foreign Minister.
His visit is seen as a chance to solidify economic and security ties, but pragmatists are cautious about outcomes given Iraq's internal pressures.
Jul 18, 2026
Far Right
Met with the US Defense Secretary as Washington delivered warnings to Iraq.
Principlists view his meeting with suspicion, fearing Iraqi officials may be drawn into US schemes against Iran.
Jul 17, 2026
Far Right
Iraqi official met with US Defense Secretary amid US warnings to Iraq.
Viewed as potentially influenced by US threats to Iraq's sovereignty.
Jul 16, 2026
Lean Left
The visit of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the D.C. area caused a ground stop that stranded tens of thousands of travelers.
The disruption underscores the security and diplomatic chaos of the Trump administration's Iran war, with little regard for ordinary citizens caught in the fallout.