LoginIraq Taps Businessman, Ali al-Zaidi, to Form New Government
27 April 2026 at 23:04
After months of tensions and pressure from both the U.S. and Iran, Ali al-Zaidi, a businessman, was named as prime minister-designate.
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Iraq Taps Businessman, Ali al-Zaidi, to Form New Government
After months of tensions and pressure from both the U.S. and Iran, Ali al-Zaidi, a businessman, was named as prime minister-designate.
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US Withholding Iraq’s Own Oil Money Over Ties to Iran
The United States has halted dollar shipments to Iraq’s cash-based economy in an effort to force the Baghdad government to distance itself from Iran. The money comes from Iraq’s oil revenues.
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US Withholding Iraq’s Own Oil Money Over Ties to Iran
22 April 2026 at 18:46
The United States has halted dollar shipments to Iraq’s cash-based economy in an effort to force the Baghdad government to distance itself from Iran. The money comes from Iraq’s oil revenues.
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U.S. Turns Up Pressure on Iraq to Distance Itself From Iran
Washington is demanding that the Baghdad government dismantle Iran-backed Iraqi militias that have been attacking Americans and U.S. sites there recently.
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U.S. Turns Up Pressure on Iraq to Distance Itself From Iran
21 April 2026 at 20:06
Washington is demanding that the Baghdad government dismantle Iran-backed Iraqi militias that have been attacking Americans and U.S. sites there recently.
