Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi signs 48 agreements with U.S. companies during his visit, according to reports. Iraq’s prime minister’s office says the package includes energy-related deals with major companies. The agreements also cover plans for infrastructure intended to support Iraq’s oil sector, including a proposed crude oil pipeline intended to link Iraq and Syria. The Punch describes the signing as part of efforts to bolster Iraq’s economy, noting that many of the agreements involve oil and energy businesses. The two accounts broadly align on the number of agreements and the emphasis on energy cooperation, particularly around oil development and transport. Both sources present the signing as a coordinated set of commercial and development arrangements conducted during the prime minister’s official trip, with details focused on the kinds of sectors involved rather than specific terms or timelines.