Iraq's Zaidi cancels Riyadh visit after US-Saudi strikes

Netanyahu lauds 'excellent' Trump meeting; Turkey detains another opposition mayor; and more.

Ezgi Akin
Ezgi Akin
Jul 29, 2026
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at a Council of Ministers meeting in Baghdad, July 25, 2026.

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

This is Ezgi Akin, filling in for Gabrielle. 

In today’s edition:

  • Zaidi cancels Riyadh visit after US-Saudi strikes
  • Netanyahu lauds 'excellent' Trump meeting
  • Turkey detains another opposition mayor
  • Tankers keep sailing Red Sea despite Houthi threats 

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