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Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Zaidi

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Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Zaidi

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Office of the Spokesman

September 21, 2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi today to discuss the future of the U.S.-Iraq partnership. The Secretary and Prime Minister agreed on the importance of Iraq dismantling terrorist militias, preventing attacks from Iraqi territory, and fully exercising its sovereignty.

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