Trump backed Iraq's prime minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi to block Iran-aligned Nouri al-Maliki, leveraging suspended oil revenues and security aid to pressure Iraq's parliament, conditioning full US support on concrete actions against pro-Iran militias.
Ali Al Zaidi, a banker, is Washington's pick for Iraq's next prime minister.
Trump hails a "tremendous new chapter" with Iraq after calling PM-designate Ali al-Zaidi.
Trump declared the US "militarily defeated" Iran amid stalled ceasefire negotiations, while refusing to discuss nuclear programs, intensifying US-Iran tensions as Middle East conflict roils global energy markets and strains Western alliances.
Iraq's president nominated businessman Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate Monday, after US pressure forced leaders to abandon Iran-aligned predecessor Nouri al-Maliki, shifting regional power dynamics amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
Iraq nears government formation breakthrough after presidential appointment.
Oil prices rose 0.74 percent to $68.05 amid trader concerns that failed US-Iran nuclear talks increased military conflict risk, potentially disrupting Strait of Hormuz crude flows.
Iraq's parliament elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president.
Iraq: Post-conflict Stabilization Redux
US warns of sanctions on Iraqi individuals and institutions if Nouri al-Maliki becomes PM
Nouri al-Maliki attempts to gain Trump's approval through diplomatic reports
Iraq's largest Shia coalition reaffirms support for Nouri al-Maliki as prime minister
Trump warns Iraq against reinstating Nouri al-Maliki as PM, citing past chaos
Iraq faces an existential crisis with Islamic State gains and Kurdish autonomy, prompting consideration of federalism or partition.
The US demands Iraq's incoming Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi take concrete actions against pro-Iran armed groups, including expelling militias from state institutions and cutting their budget funding, before resuming suspended financial aid and security assistance.
Can Iraq’s new prime minister fix his country’s broken politics?
Iraq's President appoints Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate, giving him a month to form a new cabinet.
Iraqi President names Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate, ending a months-long deadlock.
Iraq's caretaker Prime Minister Al-Sudani and Al-Maliki discuss voting mechanisms to select a new prime minister.
Iraq's parliament elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as president, ending a five-month deadlock.
Iraq and Saudi Arabia, warmed by U.S. policy efforts, strengthen ties after three decades of tension, seeking regional stability and countering Iranian influence through reconstruction cooperation.
Nouri al-Maliki refuses to withdraw from Iraqi prime minister nomination amid political tensions
Iraqi Shia bloc opposes current government, nominates Nouri al-Maliki as sole candidate
Former Iraqi PM Nouri al-Maliki denies rumors of dissolving Popular Mobilization Forces
Iraq's president rejects foreign interference, stating internal matters are sovereign issues
Trump threatens to end US support for Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki returns to power due to his ties to Iran
Iraq's PM-designate is set to present a majority of his cabinet lineup to parliament for approval.
The US demands Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi take concrete actions distancing the state from pro-Iran militias-including expelling them from institutions and cutting budget support-before resuming suspended financial aid and security assistance worth significant resources.
Ali al-Zaydi is nominated as Iraq's new prime minister, a compromise candidate amid US opposition to Nouri al-Maliki.
Iraq names businessman Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate to break a months-long political deadlock.
Iraq's Shia bloc must choose a prime minister by Sunday to end a months-long political crisis.
Iraq's Shia bloc rushes to choose a prime minister amid US and Iran scrutiny.
Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president amid war fallout.
Iraq must address deep sectarian and ethnic identity politics that ISIS exploited to gain territory, requiring military integration, Sunni inclusion, political decentralization, and Kurdish dialogue for post-conflict stability.
Nouri al-Maliki vows to continue candidacy for Iraq's PM despite US threats
US emphasizes Iraq's future government independence, hinting at opposition to Nouri al-Maliki's candidacy
Nouri al-Maliki stated that the Popular Mobilization Forces is an official Iraqi institution formed by law and parliament vote
Nouri al-Maliki vows to stand firm against Trump's threats
US warns Iraq against pro-Iranian government as Nouri al-Maliki is set to return as PM