Iraq’s Prime Minister-Designate Thrust Into U.S.-Iran Power Struggle
Ali al-Zaidi, a political unknown, has been tasked with forming a new coalition government.
Now, he must grapple with growing U.S. pressure to curb Iranian influence over Iraq.
Ali al-Zaidi named Iraq PM-designate
- Iraq Taps Businessman, Ali al-Zaidi, to Form New Government The New York Times —
- Iraq's dominant parliamentary bloc nominates businessman Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister AP News —
- Iraqi president names Shia bloc candidate Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate Al Jazeera —
- Iraq president nominates Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate Le Monde —
- Iraq: Businessman Ali al-Zaidi nominated to become new prime minister Middle East Eye —