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Iraq and US Forge 48 Agreements to Strengthen Iraqi Economy

Iraq signed 48 agreements with American companies, many in the oil sector, during Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit to the US.

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Iraq signed 48 agreements and partnerships with American companies, many in the oil sector, during a visit to the US by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, his office said. These deals aim to boost Iraq's economy, which has been struggling with poor infrastructure, failing public services, mismanagement, and corruption. The agreements include partnerships with major US firms like ExxonMobil, KBR, GE Vernova, Shell, and Halliburton, as well as a deal with Starlink for satellite communications services. Iraq is in urgent need of economic support after losing revenue due to halted oil exports caused by regional conflicts.

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- **What agreements were signed during the visit?** Iraq signed 48 agreements, including partnerships with ExxonMobil, KBR, GE Vernova, Shell, and Halliburton, and a deal with Starlink for satellite communications. - **Why did Iraq need these agreements?** Iraq's economy has been struggling with poor infrastructure, failing public services, mismanagement, and corruption. The country also lost revenue due to halted oil exports caused by regional conflicts. - **What sectors are involved in these agreements?** The agreements involve the oil and electricity sectors, as well as construction and satellite communications. - **What was the political context of the visit?** Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, who came to power with US blessing, met with US President Donald Trump, who praised him as a 'champion.' Iraq has long balanced between US and Iranian influences.

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What agreements were signed during the visit?
Iraq signed 48 agreements, including partnerships with ExxonMobil, KBR, GE Vernova, Shell, and Halliburton, and a deal with Starlink for satellite communications.
Why did Iraq need these agreements?
Iraq's economy has been struggling with poor infrastructure, failing public services, mismanagement, and corruption. The country also lost revenue due to halted oil exports caused by regional conflicts.
What sectors are involved in these agreements?
The agreements involve the oil and electricity sectors, as well as construction and satellite communications.
What was the political context of the visit?
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, who came to power with US blessing, met with US President Donald Trump, who praised him as a 'champion.' Iraq has long balanced between US and Iranian influences.

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