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Why Trump decided to back Iraq’s prime minister-designate, Ali al-Zaidi

Ali al-Zaidi The decision by United States President Donald Trump to back [Ali al

Who is Ali al-Zaidi, the businessman named as Iraq’s PM-designate?

Ali al-Zaidi, the businessman named as Iraq’s PM-designate? After months of political

Iraq’s parliament approves new Ali al-Zaidi government

Ali al-Zaidi government Iraq’s new Prime Minister [Ali al-Zaidi](/news/2026/4/28/who-is-ali-al-zaidi-the-businessman-named-as-iraqs-pm-designate) has been

Middle East crisis live: Iran says it needs guarantees against attacks before Gulf can be stable

Ali al-Zaidi as the country’s prime minister-designate** on Monday, after the country

US sanctions Iraqi minister accused of aiding Iran oil sales

Ali al-Zaidi](/news/2026/4/28/who-is-ali-al-zaidi-the-businessman-named-as-iraqs-pm-designate), works to form a new government. Some Iraqi legislators and media

Why has the US sanctioned Iraq’s deputy oil minister for helping Iran?

prime minister, and has backed the new Iraqi Prime Minister-designate, [Ali al-Zaidi](/news/2026/4/28/who-is-ali-al-zaidi-the-businessman-named-as-iraqs-pm-designate).

Deadlock over Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz cripples peace efforts

Ali al-Zaidi, a banker, is a political newcomer. Zaidi is seen as a compromise

Iraq’s paramilitary groups say they will disarm. Will that ever happen?

Ali al-Zaidi](/news/2026/4/28/who-is-ali-al-zaidi-the-businessman-named-as-iraqs-pm-designate) was quick to set out his stall. “[I am committing to] reforming