Iraq Economic News And Points To Ponder Tuesday Evening 4-28-26
Iraq’s CF Grants PM-Designate Full Authority To Form Cabinet
2026-04-28 Shafaq News- Baghdad The Coordination Framework (CF) agreed Tuesday to give Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi full authority to form his cabinet, following a meeting attended by caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. According to a statement, participants discussed cabinet formation and mechanisms for resolving political entitlements, emphasizing adherence to constitutional timelines.
Leaders called for appointments based on integrity, competence, and national responsibility, and stressed the need for cohesion within the incoming government. The bloc had nominated al-Zaidi yesterday after al-Sudani and former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki withdrew from the race.
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The Coordination Framework Is Discussing The Formation Of The Government And Affirms Its Support For The Powers Of The Prime Minister-Designate, Ali Al-Zidi
Baghdad – One News 4/28/2026 The Coordination Framework held a meeting to discuss the formation of the new government, where mechanisms for resolving political entitlements and forming the cabinet were discussed in a way that contributes to building a strong government capable of facing challenges.
The participants stressed the need to grant Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zidi full authority to choose members of the ministerial team, in order to ensure harmony within the government and enhance its effectiveness in implementing its program.
The coordination framework stressed the importance of adopting standards of integrity, competence and national responsibility in selecting ministers, in addition to prioritizing the public interest and strengthening the principle of political partnership between different forces.
He also pointed out that the harmony of the next government team is a crucial factor in overcoming crises and achieving the aspirations of the Iraqi people at various levels. https://1news-iq.net/الإطار-التنسيقي-يبحث-تشكيل-الحكومة-وي/
Al-Hurra Website Quotes A Leader In The Coordination Committee: The Selection Of Ali Al-Zidi Surprised The Committee's Representatives, And There Is No American Objection To His Appointment
Baghdad – One News 4/28/2026 Al-Hurra website quoted a member of the coordinating framework as saying that the selection of Ali al-Zidi to form the government came as a surprise to most of the coalition’s deputies, as his name had not been clearly put forward during previous meetings.
He pointed out that the messages that reached the leaders of the framework indicate that Washington does not object to assigning al-Zaidi, in an indication of international acceptance of his personality compared to other options.
He added that if he succeeds in forming a government within the constitutional deadline of 30 days, he will become the youngest prime minister in the history of Iraq. https://1news-iq.net/موقع-الحرة-عن-قيادي-بالتنسيقي-اختيار-ع/
Monte Carlo: Ali Al-Zaidi, Tasked With Forming The New Iraqi Government, Received A Green Light From Both Iran And The United States
Baghdad – One News 4/28/2026 Monte Carlo International Radio reported that the announcement by the Coordination Framework nominating Ali al-Zaidi for the presidency of the new Iraqi government came after a series of intensive consultations between prominent leaders within the coalition.
The radio station explained that the head of the Popular Mobilization Forces, Faleh al-Fayyad, held two separate meetings with both the leader of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, and the outgoing Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, as part of efforts to resolve the issue of the premiership.
She added that assessments within some parties within the framework indicate that al-Zaydi received a “green light” from both Iran and the United States, which helped facilitate agreement on his nomination after a period of disagreements within the coalition. https://1news-iq.net/مونت-كارلو-المكلف-بتشكيل-الحكومة-العر/
A leader in the Sudanese coalition: Ali al-Zaidi's appointment depends on overcoming the American veto.
2026-04-28 Shafaq News – Baghdad A leader in the “Reconstruction and Development” coalition, headed by outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, said on Tuesday that assigning Ali al-Zidi to form the new government could represent a “rising political phenomenon” or a “major setback,” considering that the matter depends on his ability to overcome the American “veto” peacefully.
Qusay Mahbouba said in a statement regarding Al-Zidi's assignment to form the new government by the Coordination Framework, "Ali Al-Zidi will either be a bridge for others, or they will become a bridge for him."
He added that al-Zaidi "could be a rising political phenomenon, or he could be a major setback," noting that his success depends on his ability to safely cross the American veto.
He continued: "We don't know the man yet, neither his ideas nor his capabilities nor the features of his political personality," indicating that the question is whether he will be a bridge to a larger project, or will turn everyone into a bridge to his project "if he has a project at all."
Mahbouba considered that the Shiite coordination framework “has exhausted its political and moral presence in the Iraqi arena,” and is no longer able to shape the future of Iraq or monopolize Shiite decision-making, adding that the framework “has practically ended politically and morally.”
He pointed out that this "could be a good thing," because the end of the political monopoly opens the door to the birth of new equations, and perhaps to a different Iraqi opportunity.
The ruling Shiite coalition forces in Iraq announced on Monday evening the nomination of al-Zaidi for the premiership, following the withdrawal of outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, leader of the State of Law Coalition, from the race for the position.
Iraq’s Dominant Bloc Taps Newcomer Ali Al-Zaidi For Prime Minister After Weeks Of Wrangling
By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA Updated 10:30 PM CEST, April 27, 2026 BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s dominant parliamentary bloc on Monday nominated Ali al-Zaidi, a businessman and political newcomer, to be the country’s prime minister.
The announcement by the Coordination Framework, a coalition of Shiite parties allied with Iran, followed a meeting at the government palace. It came after weeks of internal debate among its member parties aimed at selecting a compromise candidate to lead the next government.
President Nizar Amidi then tasked al-Zaidi with forming a government. Even with the backing of the dominant bloc, the new government is not assured of receiving the required number of votes.
The coalition had previously said it would back former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, who the U.S. administration views as too close to Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump publicly announced his opposition to al-Maliki and threatened to cut off aid to Iraq if he was appointed.
While al-Maliki remained defiant after Trump’s intervention, the bloc decided to shift to a compromise candidate.
In a statement announcing al-Zaidi’s nomination, the Coordination Framework thanked al-Maliki and incumbent Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani for their “historic and responsible positions” in withdrawing their candidacies to help overcome the political deadlock. Al-Sudani issued a statement congratulating al-Zaidi.
Al-Zaidi, who is chairman of Al-Janoob Islamic Bank, emerged in the final stages of discussions as one of the leading candidates, bolstered by his economic background and business and investment connections. He has not previously held political office.
Following his nomination, al-Zaidi promised to focus on making Iraq “a balanced country, regionally and internationally.”
“This appointment comes at a sensitive time that requires concerted efforts from all political and social forces,” he said.
Under the constitution, the designated prime minister has 30 days to present a Cabinet lineup to the parliament, which requires 167 votes to secure a vote of confidence.
The next government will have to deal with the political and economic fallout of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, which spilled over into Iraq while the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted the oil exports on which Iraq’s economy depends.
The new government will also face challenges in dealing with the issues of corruption, uncontrolled weapons outside state authority, and the future of the Popular Mobilization Forces, a coalition of Shiite militias that are nominally under the Iraqi military but in practice largely outside of its control.
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