Trump’s envoy praises the role of the Iraqi judiciary in fulfilling constitutional requirements.
Trump’s envoy praises the role of the Iraqi judiciary in fulfilling constitutional requirements.
2026-06-15
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, US President Donald Trump’s envoy to Iraq, Tom Barrack, praised the role of the Iraqi judiciary in forming the government and parliament in accordance with constitutional requirements.
The judiciary’s media office said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that “the head of the Supreme Judicial Council, Faiq Zaidan, received today the presidential envoy to Iraq, Ambassador Tom Barrack.”
He added that “Tom Barrack praised, during the meeting, the role of the judiciary in completing the constitutional requirements and forming the legislative and executive authorities.”
US envoy to Iraq and Syria, Tom Barrack, arrived earlier on Monday in Baghdad as part of a tour that includes a series of meetings with political leaders and government officials in the country, including the Kurdistan Region.
Upon his arrival, Barak posted on the “X” platform, stating that he would meet with Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to convey to him the support of US President Donald Trump for the Iraqi government.
He added that he would discuss with al-Zaydi the strategic partnership between Iraq and America with the aim of charting a new course for a strong and sustainable relationship between the two sides.
Earlier today, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani stressed the importance of Barak’s visit to the capital Erbil, noting that the anticipated meetings would include discussions on the disputes and outstanding issues between the regional government and the federal government.
Barak’s current tour to Baghdad and Erbil is to discuss multiple political and security issues, coinciding with the rapid developments and events taking place in the region.
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