Iraqi leaders congratulate PM-designate Ali al-Zaidi

Zaidi, an Iraqi businessman, was chosen as the next prime minister by a unanimous vote at a meeting of the ruling Shiite Coordination Framework in Baghdad on Monday.

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Iraq nominates businessman Ali al-Zaidi for prime minister

Ali al-Zaidi has been nominated for Iraq’s prime minister, and must now present a cabinet to parliament within 30 days.

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Coordination Framework set to hold another meeting to finalize PM pick

Iraq’s ruling Shiite Coordination Framework is set to hold another meeting to finalize its pick for the prime minister nominee, as political differences persist over the selection process.

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Iraqi President urges Coordination Framework to present PM nominee

According to the constitutional timeline, the prime minister must be nominated within 15 days following the election of the new President, with the deadline in this case expiring on April 26.

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Sudani’s inner circle: Militia-linked aide positioned for Iraq’s premiership

As Iraq's controversial premiership race continues, sources told The New Region that incumbent premier Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani is positioning his chief of staff Ihsan al-Awadi as a potential successor, raising concerns over his ties to the shadowy, US-designated Asaib Ahl al-Haq.

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Coordination Framework to meet on Iraqi premiership despite uncertainties

“The disagreements are still centered around the mechanism for resolution and the principle of the compromise candidate, indicating that the failure to reach a unified formula has led to the suspension of negotiations,” Wael al-Rikabi, a member of Maliki's coalition, told Iraq’s state-run al-Sabah newspaper.

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Why the US should not support a Sudani second term

As Iraq's Shiite Coordination Framework seemingly edges away from Nouri al-Maliki and to incumbent PM Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani for a second term, the US must consider major issues during his premiership before supporting his continued tenure.

Mohammed A. Salih

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Coordination Framework to meet to finalize Iraqi PM nomination

Iraq’s Coordination Framework is set to convene on Monday to try to finalize its nominee for prime minister, with allies signaling growing momentum behind prime minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani while divisions over alternative candidates remain.

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Coordination Framework to settle PM pick next week: Lawmaker

The head of the Sudani-led Reconstruction and Development Alliance’s parliamentary bloc Bahaa al-Araji said that “the Coordination Framework will settle the file of the Prime Minister next week.”

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