Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi meets U.S. President Donald J. Trump for a much anticipated visit, against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and continued corruption crackdowns in Iraq.

Purported video showing a Patriot air defense missile launching from a U.S. base near Erbil, Iraq, amid reports over the past few hours of an attack targeting Erbil International Airport.The footage has not been independently verified, but follows a series of escalating Iranian and proxy attacks against U.S. forces and partner nations across the Gulf region. Additional details on the incident are still emerging.