Iraqi FM Fuad Hussein’s extended visit to the United States has stirred much speculation, marking the first official diplomatic engagement between the two sides since the inauguration of President Donald Trump’s new administration.

Announced on April 3, 2025, by Wilson and co-sponsor Congressman Jimmy Panetta, the “Free Iraq from Iran Act” aims to curb Tehran’s influence in Iraq and reassert Iraqi sovereignty.

As Trump embarks on his second term, there is growing speculation about how he will handle Iraq, especially regarding the influence of Iran-backed militias within the country’s institutions.

Amid U.S. pressure, Iraq seeks to dismantle militias while balancing regional and political dynamics, with Iran's involvement shaping future elections.

As Hezbollah's capabilities in Lebanon are crippled and the regime of Bashar al-Assad collapses in Syria, pressure is mounting on Iran-backed Shiite militias in Iraq.