US Ambassador to Iraq Barak meets PM Sudani in Baghdad, pledges Trump’s support

BAGHDAD, Iraq — US Ambassador to Iraq Tom Barak paid an official visit to Baghdad on Tuesday and met with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani. In a post on the X platform, Barak said he was pleased to return to Baghdad and met with the embassy team led by chargé d’affaires Joshua Harris. The US diplomat said he would convey President Donald Trump’s support for the Iraqi government and discuss partnership issues aimed at a new phase in bilateral relations. The visit falls within the framework of US-Iraq bilateral ties, according to the embassy statement. Both sides were expected to review areas of cooperation between Washington and Baghdad. No further details on the agenda or outcomes were immediately available.