Iraq's PM Seeks US Ties While Managing Iran-Aligned Groups

The leader of Iraq is trying to be friends with the US while also keeping good relations with Iran, even though those two countries don't always agree.

He's trying to stop groups in Iraq from causing trouble.

The US has troops in Iraq, and they're deciding what to do next.

The Iraqi leader wants help from the US, particularly for things like oil and new technology.

There are some problems with armed groups, and it's not clear who is responsible for drone attacks and the kidnapping of a researcher.

It's a difficult balancing act for Iraq's leader.