Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi confirmed that he advised US President Donald Trump to avoid launching any military strike on Iran, emphasizing Iraq's vision as a regional meeting point rather than an arena for hostility and conflict. Al-Zaidi explained that building ties between nations is achieved through active economic partnerships rather than military presence, revealing Baghdad's pursuit of a 30-year investment partnership with Washington. He renewed his commitment to confining weapons to the state and combating corruption to prevent the country from slipping into failure, noting that development and job creation are the foundations of stability. He also warned of the negative economic repercussions of regional conflicts on the Iraqi economy, such as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, despite the country enjoying promising investment opportunities.