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

President Trump intervened bluntly in Iraq's PM race, threatening to terminate U.S. assistance if Nouri al-Maliki-nominated by Shiite bloc and seen as Iran ally-takes power, blaming his prior term for poverty and chaos.

Donald Trump Warns of Total Chaos in Iraq if Maliki Returns to Power

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

Donald Trump Warns of Total Chaos in Iraq if Maliki Returns to Power