Baghdad's Balancing Act: A Test of Ties with Tehran Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi's visit to Iran marks a significant moment in the complex relationship between these two nations.
On the surface, it appears as a bid to deepen ties and strengthen cooperation on security, trade, and energy.
However, scratch beneath the veneer of official visits and joint statements, and you'll find a more nuanced reality: Baghdad's precarious balancing act between its main backers in the region – Iran and the United States.