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Iraqi lawmakers all but confirm Ali al-Zaidi PM
Filed: May 14, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
Summary: Iraqi lawmakers, citing a US push, all but confirmed Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister.
WHO: Iraqi lawmakers, according to the parliament media office
WHAT: Lawmakers all but confirmed Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister
WHEN: May 14, 2026 at 12:09 PM ET
WHERE: Iraq
WHY: Part of a push by US President Donald Trump to have the businessman lead Iraq
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