{
  "id": 45506,
  "title": "Washington Wants Iraq, But Tehran And Beijing Won't Let Go",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/washington-wants-iraq-but-tehran-and-beijing-wont-let-go",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-02T12:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Forbes",
    "slug": "forbes",
    "url": "https://www.forbes.com/sites/kensilverstein/2026/08/02/washington-wants-iraq-but-tehran-and-beijing-wont-let-go/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The article discusses Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's recent visit to the United States, during which he secured 48 deals worth up to $100 billion with American companies in the oil sector. The shift towards Western investment is seen as a response to US opposition to an Iran-aligned predecessor and a commitment to disarming Iran-backed militias. Washington views its commercial presence in Iraq as a national security interest, aiming to stabilize the country and gain influence. However, Iraq faces a complex balancing act, given its existing ties with Iran, which supplies its power grid, and China, a major oil investor and buyer. The article also mentions that Iraq's new prime minister, Ali al-Zaidi, was welcomed by Donald Trump and shook hands with executives from various American companies, highlighting the significant commercial deals signed during his visit.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}