AL-ZUBAIDI: THE AMERICAN NEW MIDDLE EAST PROJECT IS AN IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITY FOR IRAQ, AND WE MUST JOIN IT

AL-ZUBAIDI: THE AMERICAN NEW MIDDLE EAST PROJECT IS AN IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITY FOR IRAQ, AND WE MUST JOIN IT

The best path for the future of Iraqis.

Iraqi politician Baqir Jabr al-Zubaidi called on Sunday for Iraq to be included in the American New Middle East Project. He said it represents a significant opportunity for a better future for Iraqis based on an economic foundation free from wars and conflicts.

As US-Iranian negotiations enter a serious and important phase, the new Middle East is taking shape in a way that will have significant repercussions for Iraq.

The US administration has openly declared its desire to forge a new Middle East based on an economic foundation, free from wars and conflicts. This represents a significant opportunity for Iraq, which possesses tremendous economic potential.

Trump’s visit focused on Saudi Arabia and Qatar for purely economic reasons, and the contracts signed are clear evidence of the economic agenda.

The Iranian-Saudi rapprochement has contributed and will contribute to greater stability, while the UAE, on the other hand, appears more preoccupied with conflict zones in Sudan and Libya.

Saudi Arabia has successfully struck a blow to the Qatari-Turkish project in Syria by spearheading the lifting of US sanctions on Damascus. In doing so, it sends a clear message that it will not stand idly by, especially given that the US side desires a Saudi role there.

Oman continues to play its historic role in the region and the world to the fullest, in line with Sultan Qaboos’ policy of “extending a hand to all.”

Jordan continues to lose its role as a mediator with Israel in the region amidst the changes taking place, and will attempt to find a new role to help it emerge from its internal crises.

The new Middle East will depend on oil markets, financial markets, and the flow of investment. It is up to decision-makers in Iraq to take the right path and set the country on this path for a better future for Iraqis.