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Intense statements mapped out a new phase in relations between the two countries, focusing in essence on transitioning from military partnership to economic-oil cooperation, and Baghdad’s stance on Iranian influence.

Economic Partnership and Military Presence

President Trump affirmed his conviction that there is no need for a continued US military presence in Iraq, noting that American oil companies will enter Iraq to extract massive quantities of oil at unprecedented levels, describing this economic cooperation as making

"beautiful music"

between the two countries.

For his part, the Iraqi Prime Minister stressed that the visit aims to shape the future of the relationship beyond just the military aspect, deeming his security forces capable of protecting the country, and emphasizing his commitment to restricting weapons to state control after September 30th.

The Iranian File and the Assassination of Soleimani and Al-Muhandis

President Trump took a sharp stance against Iran, describing it as a

"burden"

on Iraq and a

"bully"

to Middle Eastern nations, pointing out that Iranian military capabilities have significantly declined over the past four months, which reduces Iranian influence in Iraq.

In justifying the assassination of Qasem Soleimani, Trump asserted that he made the decision to eliminate him because Soleimani had complete control over Iran and Tehran's leaders feared him.

Trump referred to Al-Muhandis as a

"very bad guy"

who was with Soleimani at the moment of the strike, describing him as a

"leader."

He asserted that Iran was the one who

"shot first"

in the confrontations that followed, prompting the United States to respond forcefully.

In a notable reaction to the discussion surrounding the martyrdom of Qasem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the Iraqi Prime Minister avoided dwelling on the past, emphasizing his focus on the country's political and economic present and future.

Discussing the costs of the war on terror, he pointed out that Iraq paid a steep and devastating price for its infrastructure during its battles against terrorist organizations, demanding a fair share for Iraq in the oil market.

Relationship Between the Two Leaders

Trump expressed explicit support for the Iraqi Prime Minister, describing him as someone who would become one of the greatest leaders in the Middle East, noting that the United States helped him achieve his position, and that he expects him to remain in power for a long time, while expressing satisfaction with the path Baghdad is taking regarding disarming armed factions.

Several hangars housing weapons, ship and aircraft spare parts belonging to the enemy, as well as stationing platforms for MQ-9 UAVs, were targeted in the third wave.

Public Relations of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC):

The zealous fighters of the Naval and Aerospace Forces, in the third wave of "Operation Nasr 2" under the slogan "Ya Zayn al-Abidin (AS)," carried out a joint missile and drone operation hours ago. During the operation, they destroyed several hangars housing weapons, ship and aircraft spare parts belonging to the enemy at the "Sheikh Isa" base in Bahrain, and targeted stationing platforms for MQ-9 UAVs at the "Ali Al Salem" base in Kuwait, resulting in the destruction of or damage to several of them.

These attacks come in response to the aggressions launched this afternoon by the child-killing US occupation military against a number of coastal stations belonging to our armed forces.

Reciprocation and disciplining the aggressor will continue, and in the event of a repeat of these aggressions, they will face surprise responses.

As long as American evils persist in the region, not a single drop of oil or gas will be exported from it, and these aggressions will only delay the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.