# Iraq-US and regional diplomatic engagement > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iraq-us-diplomatic-and-economic-engagement > Updated: 2026-09-24T01:39:55.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 4. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zidi is conducting a diplomatic visit to the United States to participate in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Initial reports indicated the visit would focus on critical security issues, specifically arms control and a September 30 deadline for the disarmament of armed groups. This deadline coincides with the expiration of the international coalition’s mission in Iraq. Discussions were expected to address the transition of Iraq-U.S. relations toward long-term economic cooperation. As the visit progressed, the focus expanded to include economic development and strategic partnership. Al-Zidi met with the American Chamber of Commerce to promote investment in sectors such as petrochemicals, clean energy, and the ‘Development Road’ railway project. Additionally, talks with the U.S. Secretary of State addressed regional security and Iraq’s goal to increase daily crude oil production to 10 million barrels by 2030. On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, al-Zidi expanded his diplomatic outreach to include regional neighbors. Following meetings with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Iraq and Turkey issued a joint statement committing to expanded security cooperation. A key component of this agreement involves extending full Iraqi state authority over the Sinjar region and ending the presence of prohibited foreign armed elements there. Furthermore, Turkish forces will begin a phased handover of the Ba'ashiqa-Zelikan camp to the Iraqi federal government. Both nations also pledged to prioritize the Development Road project. Additionally, al-Zidi met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss preventing further escalation in the Middle East and mitigating regional security and economic risks. During the visit, al-Zidi met with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss consolidating security authority. The Prime Minister emphasized Baghdad’s commitment to a timeline extending to 2027 to restrict all weapons to official state institutions. U.S. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-24: Iraq's PM al-Zaidi and Trump discuss arms control in New York Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed a plan to restrict all weapons to state institutions by 2027, signaling strengthened bilateral cooperation on security. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iraqs-pm-al-zaidi-and-trump-discuss-arms-control-in-new-york ### 2026-09-23: Iraq reaches security agreements with Turkey and Iran at UN Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi met with leaders of Turkey and Iran at the UN to discuss regional stability, security cooperation in Sinjar, and the phased handover of the Ba'ashiqa-Zelikan camp to Iraq. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iraq-reaches-security-agreements-with-turkey-and-iran-at-un ### 2026-09-22: Iraq PM Ali Faleh al-Zidi seeks U.S. investment during UN visit Iraqi PM Ali Faleh al-Zidi is in New York for the UN General Assembly, seeking to strengthen U.S. strategic partnerships and invite American investment in Iraq's energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iraq-pm-ali-faleh-al-zidi-seeks-us-investment-during-un-visit ### 2026-09-18: Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Zaydi to visit the United States Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Zaydi will visit the U.S. to meet President Trump, focusing on arms control and economic ties ahead of a September 30 disarmament deadline for armed groups. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iraqi-prime-minister-al-zaydi-to-visit-the-united-states --- Cite as: Iraq-US and regional diplomatic engagement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/iraq-us-diplomatic-and-economic-engagement