"To deepen our partnership, Iraq must affirm its sovereignty and… (ирак · сша · хегсет)
"To deepen our partnership, Iraq must affirm its sovereignty and disarm pro-Iranian groups responsible for more than 600 attacks on American personnel this spring," Hegset wrote on social media platform X after meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi at the Pentagon.
Consensus
- Pete Hegseth met with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zeydi in the Pentagon.
- Hegseth stated that Iraq must strengthen its sovereignty to deepen partnership with the United States.
- Hegseth called for disarming pro-Iranian militias.
- The U.S. expects Iraq to lead efforts against the terrorist group ISIS (banned in Russia).
- The international operation 'Resolute Resolve' led by the U.S. is concluding.
- A secure Iraq would enable stronger commercial and defense cooperation with the United States.
Points of divergence
- Iraqi military formations were responsible for more than 600 attacks on American personnel in spring 2026. — vesti
- Oil exports from Iraq through the Strait of Hormuz decreased ninefold in April due to armed conflict in the region. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Pentagon Head Calls on Baghdad to Boost Security for US Cooperation — Вести
- Hegset calls for disarming pro-Iranian groups in Iraq — Интерфакс