US embassy congratulates Iraq’s PM-designate, says hopes for peaceful future
The US embassy in Baghdad congratulated Ali al-Zaidi on his nomination as Iraq's Prime Minister-designate. This nomination follows significant political maneuvering influenced by US pressure against former candidate Nouri al-Maliki. Al-Zaidi is tasked with forming a government that meets the aspirations of the Iraqi people for peace and security.
- ▪Ali al-Zaidi was nominated as Prime Minister-designate by Iraq's President Nizar Amedi on April 27.
- ▪The US embassy expressed hopes for a peaceful future under al-Zaidi's leadership.
- ▪The nomination came after US pressure led to the withdrawal of former candidate Nouri al-Maliki.
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US embassy congratulates Iraq’s PM-designate, says it hopes for peaceful futureSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxIraq’s President Nizar Amedi nominated businessman Ali al-Zaidi (pictured) as prime minister-designate on April 27.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Apr 29, 2026, 03:20 PMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 06:02 PMListenBAGHDAD – The US embassy in Baghdad congratulated Iraq’s new Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi on April 29, after Washington’s interference scuppered the chances of former candidate Nouri al-Maliki.“US Mission Iraq extends its best wishes to Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi as he works to form a government capable of fulfilling the hopes of all Iraqis for a brighter and more peaceful future,” the embassy posted on social media platform X.
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