US President Donald Trump met Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House to discuss oil production, economic cooperation, US troop withdrawal and the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump, Iraq PM Ali al-Zaidi discuss oil, US troop withdrawal and Strait of Hormuz

Iraq’s President Nizar Amedi has named Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate and tasked him with forming a government, Al Jazeera’s correspondent in Iraq has reported.

Al-Zaidi was named earlier on Monday as the candidate of the Coordination Framework, a coalition of Shia parties that has a majority in parliament. His nomination sees him promoted over a pro-Iranian rival.

Iraq: Businessman Ali Al-Zaidi Nominated as PM-Designate After US Opposition To Nouri Al-Maliki

Iraq appoints Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate after US pressure and political negotiations, amid Iran tensions and regional instability

Ali al-Zaidi named Iraq PM-designate amid US pressure and Iran tensions. Who is he?

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Trump, Iraq PM Ali al-Zaidi discuss oil, US troop withdrawal and Strait of Hormuz

Iraq: Businessman Ali Al-Zaidi Nominated as PM-Designate After US Opposition To Nouri Al-Maliki

Ali al-Zaidi named Iraq PM-designate amid US pressure, Iran tensions. Who is he?