Islamic Resistance draws red lines for al-Zaidi’s US visit – Shafaq News

On Jul 12, 2026

2026-07-12T19:39:48+00:00

Shafaq News- Baghdad

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI) on Sunday outlined a series of conditions ahead of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s planned visit to Washington, warning against any agreements that would “compromise Iraq’s sovereignty or political independence.”

Issued under the title “Statement No. 1,” the document called on Al-Zaidi’s government to adhere to “national principles” while reaffirming its opposition to the continued US military presence and normalization with Israel.

Among the group’s demands were:

– Continue the government’s anti-corruption campaign while ensuring it does not serve as cover for projects or contracts involving companies allegedly linked to Israel.

– Set a binding timetable for the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq, regardless of political or security developments.

– Reject trade and investment agreements with countries supporting Israel, saying such deals threaten Iraq’s sovereignty and economy.

– Prevent US control over Iraq’s financial and economic decision-making.

– Reject normalization with Israel under any framework, including the Abraham Accords.

– Ensure any treaty or international agreement signed by the government is ratified by parliament under the Iraqi constitution.

– Keep anti-corruption investigations free from domestic and foreign political pressure.

– Prevent foreign companies from exploiting Iraq’s natural resources in ways that undermine national interests.

– Protect Iraq’s sovereignty and independent political decision-making.

– Hold officials accountable for safeguarding public funds and national resources.

– Preserve Iraq’s national dignity and the sacrifices of those who defended the country.

– Reject any political concessions that weaken Iraq’s sovereign decision-making.

– Maintain a firm national position in defending Iraq’s rights, sovereignty and resources.

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Al-Zaidi will travel to Washington on Monday with a wide-ranging delegation for talks on security cooperation, energy, economic ties and investment opportunities between Iraq and the United States.

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