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United States — United States Central Command & Ali al-Zaidi

13 shared events · Importance 6 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026

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United States — United States Central Command: US Central Command participated in strikes in Iraq, targeting groups responsible for attacks on Saudi oil facilities, escalating tensions.
Ali al-Zaidi: Iraqi PM met Saudi intelligence chief, reaffirmed sovereignty, and received invitation to Riyadh. His government faces pressure to disarm pro-Iran groups by September 30.
Aug 07, 2026 · 7 articles
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United States — United States Central Command: CENTCOM is executing the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq, a major operational shift in the region.
Ali al-Zaidi: The Iraqi Prime Minister is central to the withdrawal and disarmament efforts, and is promoting economic cooperation with the U.S. His leadership is critical for stability.
Aug 12, 2026 · 7 articles
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United States — United States Central Command: Conducts airstrikes against Iran, stating strikes degrade Iranian capabilities.
Ali al-Zaidi: Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi meets Trump to discuss disarming Iran-backed militias, under pressure from the U.S. and facing potential domestic backlash.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
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United States — United States Central Command: Coordinated strikes and intercepted Iranian missiles. Central to U.S. military operations.
Ali al-Zaidi: Iraqi PM called emergency meeting and postponed Saudi visit. Struggles to manage U.S.-Iran tensions.
Jul 09, 2026 · 325 articles
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United States — United States Central Command: Conducted 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran to degrade its ability to threaten shipping.
Ali al-Zaidi: Iraqi Prime Minister who visited Tehran to call for peace.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
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United States — United States Central Command: CENTCOM is executing the airstrike campaign and reporting troop casualties.
Ali al-Zaidi: Al-Zaidi condemned drone attacks on Irbil and pledged to disarm Iran-backed groups.
Jul 15, 2026 · 445 articles
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United States — United States Central Command: CENTCOM oversees US military operations in the region, reporting casualties and conducting strikes. It has identified fallen soldiers and coordinated responses.
Ali al-Zaidi: Iraqi PM al-Zaidi has decided to bring all weapons under state control, welcomed by GCC states.
Apr 20, 2026 · 423 articles
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United States — United States Central Command: CENTCOM oversees US military operations in the region, conducting daily airstrikes and managing naval blockade.
Ali al-Zaidi: Iraqi PM al-Zaidi met with Trump and called for peace, while Iraq faces spillover effects.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
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United States — United States Central Command: CENTCOM conducted the heavy wave of strikes against Iran and coordinates U.S. military operations in the region.
Ali al-Zaidi: Iraqi PM postponed a visit to Saudi Arabia amid the strikes, reflecting strained relations.
Feb 08, 2026 · 308 articles
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United States — United States Central Command: CENTCOM is directing US airstrikes and naval blockade operations in the region.
Ali al-Zaidi: Iraqi Prime Minister condemned drone attacks in Iraqi Kurdistan and pledged to disarm non-state groups.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
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United States — United States Central Command: CENTCOM is executing the US military campaign, conducting nightly airstrikes on Iranian military targets and enforcing the naval blockade.
Ali al-Zaidi: Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi has attempted to mediate between the US and Iran, meeting both sides.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
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United States — United States Central Command: Conducted strikes on Iran; reported on military operations.
Ali al-Zaidi: Iraqi Prime Minister; ordered investigation into drone launches from Iraq.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
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Ali al-Zaidi: Ali al-Zaidi, Iraq's prime minister nominee, was invited by Donald Trump to visit Washington to discuss strengthening bilateral relations between the United States and Iraq, aiming to counter Iran's influence.
May 02, 2026 · 14 articles
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