Ali al-Zaidi

Is the “Iraq Trap” About to Return?

Iraq's PM-designate and US Defense Secretary discussed security cooperation and reviving military training programs.

The US declares the end of its offensive operation against Iran, but the Hormuz standoff deepens.

President Trump maintains a naval blockade on Iran to deprive it of oil revenue and force negotiations, while Iran's leadership rejects concessions on nuclear technology and the Strait of Hormuz, as global oil prices rise amid military tension.

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 appoints Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate, giving him a month to form a new cabinet.

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.

Iraqi President names Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate, ending a months-long deadlock.

The U.S. sanctioned Iraq's deputy oil minister for allegedly diverting Iraqi oil to Iran, mixing Iranian crude with Iraqi oil to evade sanctions, intensifying Washington's pressure on Iraq's new government to sever Iran ties.

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.

Iran Cannot Have Nuclear Weapons: Trump Reiterates Warning Amid Halted Ceasefire Talks

Trump hails a "tremendous new chapter" with Iraq after calling PM-designate Ali al-Zaidi.

Iraq designated political newcomer Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister to form a coalition government amid U.S.-Iran tensions, breaking political gridlock despite his ownership stake in a U.S.-sanctioned bank accused of Iranian money laundering.

Iraq names businessman Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate to break a months-long political deadlock.

Iraq's president names businessman Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate to form a new government.

The US sanctioned Iraq's deputy oil minister for diverting Iraqi oil to support Iran, escalating pressure on Baghdad's incoming government to sever ties with Iranian-linked armed groups amid ongoing regional tensions.

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.

Lebanon President Says Israel Must 'Fully Implement Ceasefire' before Talks

Can Iraq’s new prime minister fix his country’s broken politics?

Iraq's president nominates Ali al-Zaidi as Prime Minister-designate after Shia alliance endorsement.

Iraq appoints Ali al-Zaidi as new prime minister-designate, tasking him to form a cabinet within 30 days.

Iraq's Shi'ite alliance names Ali al-Zaidi as its prime minister nominee.