Iraqi PM visits Turkey to boost ties amid complex challenges

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi leads a high-level delegation to Turkey for strategic talks on security, water, and economy. The visit aims to finalize a new oil pipeline deal after the previous agreement expired, with Turkey demanding higher fees. Iraq seeks to diversify export routes following the Strait of Hormuz closure due to the US-Israel war on Iran. Water disputes over Tigris and Euphrates dams, and Turkish military presence against the PKK are also key issues.