Iraq’s Largest Bloc Names Ali al-Zaidi as Prime Minister Candidate
The Coordination Framework, Iraq's dominant political coalition of Iran-aligned parties, nominated businessman Ali al-Zaidi for the position of Prime Minister on April 28, 2026. The move aims to break a long-standing political stalemate following the withdrawal of former PM Nouri al-Maliki, whose candidacy was reportedly blocked by U.S. diplomatic pressure. Al-Zaidi is positioned as a compromise candidate to lead the government amid regional instability caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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