Reuters - Iraqi political and militia leaders condemned U.S. President Donald Trump�s surprise visit to U.S. troops in Iraq on Wednesday as a violation of Iraq�s sovereignty, and lawmakers said a meeting between Trump and Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi was canceled due to a disagreement over venue.

Sabah al Saadi, the leader of the Islah parliamentary bloc, called for an emergency session of parliament �to discuss this blatant violation of Iraq�s sovereignty and to stop these aggressive actions by Trump who should know his limits: The U.S. occupation of Iraq is over.�

The Bina bloc, Islah�s rival in parliament and led by Iran-backed militia leader Hadi al-Amiri, also objected to Trump�s trip to Iraq.

�Trump�s visit is a flagrant and clear violation of diplomatic norms and shows his disdain and hostility in his dealings with the Iraqi government,� said a statement from Bina.