Iraq's PM Is In Washington Seeking Weapons, Money, And A Greater U.S. Role In The War Against The Islamic State

New York Times: Iraqi Prime Minister, in Washington, Seeks Billions to Overcome Deficit



WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi of Iraq is using his first official visit to Washington this week to pursue billions of dollars in loans and international assistance as his government struggles with plunging oil prices and a yawning budget deficit.


Mr. Abadi, who arrived here on Monday night, has a full agenda, including a meeting on Tuesday with President Obama. But a major priority is laying the groundwork for financial support to help the Iraqi government as it struggles to take back territory from the Islamic State.

More News On Iraq's PM Visit To Washington

Islamic State conflict: Iraq PM to seek weapons on US visit -- BBC

Iraqi prime minister making an in-person appeal to Obama for more help fighting Islamic State -- USA Today/AP

Islamic State battle to dominate US-Iraq White House talks -- AFP

Obama, Iraq's Abadi to discuss Islamic State fight in White House meeting -- Reuters

Iraqi leader will seek continued U.S. help in ISIL fight -- USA Today

Iraq's Abadi To Seek More U.S. Support As IS Loses More Ground -- Radio Free Europe

Obama to discuss fight against Isis with Iraqi prime minister -- The Guardian

Iraqi PM to Ask Obama for More Military Aid -- VOA