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United States — United States Department of Defense & Ali al-Zaidi

7 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026

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United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon sought additional funding from Congress for the conflict's rising costs.
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 Department of Defense: The Pentagon manages the war effort, facing budget shortfalls and requests for supplemental funding.
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 Department of Defense: The Pentagon has identified killed service members and disclosed war costs. It has been criticized for withholding injury numbers.
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 Department of Defense: DoD confirmed troop deaths and supported the military response.
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 Department of Defense: The DoD is overseeing the military campaign and reported the cost of the war.
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 Department of Defense: Estimated war cost at $37.5 billion; requested additional funding.
Ali al-Zaidi: Iraqi Prime Minister; ordered investigation into drone launches from Iraq.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
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United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon is managing the military campaign and has reported casualties and budget requests.
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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