Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi had a phone call with President Trump earlier today to discuss regional developments, security concerns and priorities for the near future. The two leaders stressed the importance of bilateral coordination, regional stability and resolving ongoing crises through dialogue and diplomacy to prevent further escalation. Al-Zaidi reiterated Iraq's commitment to respect national sovereignty and prevent the use of Iraqi territory to launch attacks against neighboring countries, and emphasized the need for peaceful solutions to regional tensions.