President Biden Holds Meeting With Iraqi Prime Minister Amid Growing Tensions in Middle East

Published on April 15, 2024

President Joe Biden welcomed Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to the White House on April 15. The bilateral meeting came less than two days after Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel, which included missiles launched from Iran’s proxies in Iraqi airspace.  President Biden said the relationship between the United States and Iraq was critical for the region and the world. The president reaffirmed Washington is committed to Israel’s security, but also committed the United States to bringing about a ceasefire. This was Mr. Al-Sudani’s first visit to the White House and first meeting with President Biden, during which they talked about the Strategic Framework Agreement and their ongoing effort to prevent a resurgence of ISIS in Iraq. ...

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