U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Ali al-Zaidi on his nomination to be the next prime minister of Iraq on Thursday. Trump stated that he looks forward to a highly productive new relationship with the prime minister-designate.
On Friday, President Trump told reporters that he had spoken with al-Zaidi the previous day, during which he voiced strong support for him.
Trump also extended an invitation for al-Zaidi to visit Washington once he has successfully formed a new government. This comes as the United States seeks to limit the influence of Iran on its neighbor.