Is Iraq’s New “Technocrat” A Rehearsal For Iran?Al-Zaidi is a Technocrat, endorsed by Trump turn Iraq into a bonanzaPatrick WoodJul 17, 2026∙ Paid1132330SharePresident Donald Trump meets with Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson).This post is for paid subscribersSubscribeAlready a paid subscriber? Sign in