Iraqi president nominates Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate
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- Iraq’s president has nominated Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate as political blocs move to form a new government amid ongoing negotiations.
Iraq’s president has nominated Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate, following a decision by the country’s Shiite Coordination Framework alliance, according to official reports.
The nomination, announced on Monday, comes as Iraq’s main Shiite political blocs seek to form a new government after weeks of negotiations. The Iraqi state news agency said the move reflects agreement within the coalition to put forward al-Zaidi for the premiership.
The appointment of a prime minister-designate is a key step in Iraq’s government formation process, requiring the nominee to secure parliamentary support and present a cabinet within a constitutional timeframe.
Al-Zaidi’s nomination comes amid ongoing political competition among Iraq’s major factions over the distribution of top government posts and the shape of the next administration.
No formal vote of confidence has yet been held in parliament.
