Iraq’s president ask PM-designate Ali al-Zaidi to form government
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- Category: World News
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 16:11 UTC
- Sources: France 24 English
Ali al-Zaidi, a political newcomer, has been tasked with forming a government in Iraq. He was nominated by the country's dominant parliamentary bloc.
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