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Ali al-Zaidi & Pete Hegseth

8 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026

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Ali al-Zaidi: Iraqi Prime Minister who visited Tehran to call for peace.
Pete Hegseth: US Defense Secretary who estimated war cost at $37.5 billion.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
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Ali al-Zaidi: Iraqi PM al-Zaidi met with Trump and called for peace, while Iraq faces spillover effects.
Pete Hegseth: As Defense Secretary, Hegseth has testified on war costs and requested additional funding, facing criticism over the conflict's management.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
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Ali al-Zaidi: Iraqi PM al-Zaidi has decided to bring all weapons under state control, welcomed by GCC states.
Pete Hegseth: As Defense Secretary, Hegseth testified on war costs and is involved in military decision-making.
Apr 20, 2026 · 423 articles
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Ali al-Zaidi: Al-Zaidi condemned drone attacks on Irbil and pledged to disarm Iran-backed groups.
Pete Hegseth: Hegseth as Defense Secretary expressed resolve after troop deaths, supporting the military campaign.
Jul 15, 2026 · 445 articles
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Ali al-Zaidi: Iraqi Prime Minister; ordered investigation into drone launches from Iraq.
Pete Hegseth: US Defense Secretary; said war cost $37.5 billion; requested additional funding.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
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Ali al-Zaidi: Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi has attempted to mediate between the US and Iran, meeting both sides.
Pete Hegseth: As US Secretary of War, Hegseth has testified on the blockade and advocated for increased military spending to sustain operations.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
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Ali al-Zaidi: Iraqi Prime Minister condemned drone attacks in Iraqi Kurdistan and pledged to disarm non-state groups.
Pete Hegseth: Hegseth shared images of strikes on social media.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 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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