Largest parliamentary bloc nominates former banker to form new government, five months after election

The announcement came shortly after the Coordination Framework endorsed Zaidi as its candidate. Zaidi will now have 30 days to form a government – a daunting task in a country…

Largest parliamentary bloc nominates former banker to form new government, five months after election

Iraqi President nominates businessman Ali al-Zaidi as Prime Minister-designate, endorsed by the main Shia alliance amid political tensions.