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flag Trump appoints Mark Savaya, Iraqi-Chaldean businessman, as U.S. envoy to Iraq to counter Iranian influence.

flag President Donald Trump has appointed Mark Savaya, a businessman of Iraqi-Chaldean descent and early Trump supporter, as U.S. Special Envoy to Iraq. flag The move, announced on October 25, 2025, reflects intensified U.S. efforts to pressure Iran-backed militias in Iraq to disarm and promote regional stability. flag Savaya, whose family fled Iraq as refugees, is expected to strengthen U.S.-Iraq relations and advocate for Iraq’s diverse communities. flag The appointment highlights Trump’s preference for personal appointees in foreign policy and underscores ongoing U.S. strategic focus on countering Iranian influence in the Middle East.

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