Iraq appoints new prime minister-designate

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 28, 2026Country: Iraq

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Iraq appoints new prime minister-designate

Iraqi multimillionaire Ali al-Zaidi has been named as prime minister-designate after being nominated by a coalition of Shia parties that make up the majority of parliament. Al-Zaidi has 30 days to form a cabinet.

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