BAGHDAD: Iraq’s alliance of Shiite political blocs, the Coordination Framework, on Monday named Ali Al-Zaidi as its nominee for the post of prime minister, said a coalition statement. Iraq’s President Nizar Amedi invited Zaidi on Monday evening, the nominee of the largest parliamentary bloc known as the Coordination Framework, to form a government.
Two-time ex-premier Nouri Al-Maliki had been endorsed by the bloc but was forced to step back after an ultimatum from US President Donald Trump. The framework thanked Maliki, a key member of…
