Iraq Taps Businessman, Ali al-Zaidi, to Form New Government

The New York Times | April 27, 2026, 6:51 p.m. | Original
After months of tensions and pressure from both the U.S. and Iran, Ali al-Zaidi, a businessman, was named as prime minister-designate.
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