Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi, a former communications minister, was appointed by President Barham Salih. His predecessor Adel Abdul Mahdi resigned in November, amid mass anti-government demonstrations. Hundreds of protesters have been killed.

Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi appointed as Iraq's New Prime Minister

Iran on Sunday offered its full support for new Iraqi prime minister Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi and reiterated its backing for the government's demand for U.S. forces to leave the country.

Iran welcomes Allawi's appointment as Iraqi prime minister, calls for US pullout

Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi, a former communications minister, was appointed by President Barham Salih as Prime Minister of Iraq. Last Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi resigned in November, amid mass anti-government demonstrations, where hundreds of protesters lost their lives.

Iraqi protesters reject newly appointed Prime Minister