Wire›2026 05 02›Trump Says He Spoke With Iraq Pm Designate Voices Strong Support

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Trump says he spoke with Iraq PM-designate, voices strong support

<p>“With our help, he won, and we want him to do very well," said US President Donald Trump.</p>

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Trump says he spoke with Iraq PM-designate, voices strong support<p>“With our help, he won, and we want him to do very well," said US President Donald Trump.</p>
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