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Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi meets with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in New York City, Sept. 23, 2026.

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Turkish soldiers conduct military exercises near the Habur crossing gate between Turkey and Iraq on Sept. 27, 2017 in the Silopi district, southeast Turkey.

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US President Donald Trump participates in a multilateral meeting with leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City

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Iranian security forces stand guard in the capital city on July 03, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

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