Iraq names little-known banker Ali al-Zaidi as PM after five-month deadlock

Iraq’s chaotic and byzantine system of governance has finally moved to appoint a new prime minister. The decision comes 167 days, around five and a half months, after Iraq held elections in November 2025. The new prime minister-designate is Ali al-Zaidi, described as a businessman with a background in banking. The b…

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