The American Express Times
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Iraq president nominates Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate
Iraq’s main Shia coalition, the Coordination Framework, nominated businessman Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate, replacing their initial support for former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to break a political deadlock. Al-Zaidi now has 30 days to form a government and secure parliamentary approval, a critical step amid ongoing economic and regional challenges.
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