Trump congratulates Iraq PM-designate Zaidi in call: What to know
President Donald Trump was openly critical of previous nominee Nouri al-Maliki, who was seen as close to Iran, but is now welcoming the new candidate put forward by Iraq’s leading Shiite bloc.
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