Iraq Taps Businessman, Ali al-Zaidi, to Form New Government
Iraq's President Nizar Amedi has named businessman Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate, tasking him with forming a new government after months of political deadlock. The selection follows pressure from both the U.S. and Iran, with Iraq caught between competing foreign interests. Al-Zaidi, a political newcomer, was proposed by the Coordination Framework, a coalition of Shiite parties. President Amedi emphasized the urgency of completing the constitutional process amid national and international scrutiny.
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }Trump AdministrationliveUpdatesApril 27, 2026, 9:07 p.m. ETShooting at Correspondents’ DinnerGas PricesPowell Investigation DroppedApproval RatingAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTIraq’s President Names Political Newcomer to Form GovernmentAfter months of tensions and pressure from both the U.S. and Iran, Ali al-Zaidi, a businessman, was named as prime minister-designate.Listen · 4:30 min Share full articleThe ceremony in Baghdad on Monday at which Ali al-Zaidi was announced as prime minister-designate.
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