"Ali al-Zaidi was chosen to be the candidate of the Coordination Framework bloc, as the largest bloc in the House of Representatives, to occupy the position of prime minister and form the next government."
"Al-Zaidi's elevation comes after months of a frantic search for a compromise candidate acceptable to both local factions and foreign powers."
"Unlike his predecessors, al-Zaidi has no history in political office or government administration, having built his career in the private and academic sectors."
Ali al-Zaidi has been named Iraq's new prime minister after months of political deadlock. He was chosen by the Coordination Framework as a compromise candidate. Al-Zaidi, a multimillionaire businessman with no prior political experience, was appointed by President Nizar Amedi to form a new government. His selection comes after the withdrawal of former President Nouri al-Maliki due to opposition from US President Donald Trump. Al-Zaidi holds degrees in law and finance and is a member of the Iraqi Bar Association.
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