Iraq's president appoints Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate
Iraq's president, Nizar Amede, has appointed businessman Ali al-Zaidi as the prime minister-designate, tasking him with forming a new government.This decision follows the nomination of al-Zaidi by the country's largest parliamentary bloc, the Coordination Framework, a coalition of Shia factions.Ali al-Zaidi is a political newcomer who has never held a government post before.He is known as a businessman, banker, and owner of a television channel.His nomination comes after the withdrawal of previous candidates, including former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.The withdrawals and al-Zaidi's appointment ended a months-long political deadlock in Iraq.The Coordination Framework praised... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Apr 2026 22:33 LONDON
