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Article:  “Iraq is approaching Trump’s table and is no longer in the hands of the US Undersecretary of State.” Quote:  “An Iraqi expert said that the US Secretary of State’s call today with Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani regarding the Popular Mobilization Forces and Kurdistan’s salaries indicates that Iraq is no longer a secondary issue in the hands of the deputy minister or a lower-level official.  It is likely to become a clear priority for President Trump himself, following changes affecting the region’s economy, oil, and security.