Ali al-Zaidi

Iraqi authorities conducted anti-corruption raids in Baghdad's Green Zone, arresting 47 officials and seizing cash, gold, and luxury items. Public skepticism remains about whether powerful political figures will be targeted, with citizens questioning the campaign's credibility and long-term impact.

The coffin of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei arrived in Iraq’s Najaf, where Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and senior officials received it ahead of funeral ceremonies. The arrival at Najaf International Airport was attended by political leaders and Shi’ite religious figures, with public mourning events planned for the following day.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi stated that the arrest of 47 politicians and officials, including lawmakers, is the first step in a broader anti-corruption campaign. The government aims to recover public funds and maintain state control over power and weapons, following confessions from former oil ministry undersecretary Adnan al-Jumaili.

Iraq arrested 47 officials in an anti-corruption crackdown led by new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. The suspects include MPs and oil ministry officials, with the operation conducted by Iraq's Commission of Integrity and security services raiding Baghdad's Green Zone.

Iraqi security forces arrested politicians, lawmakers, and senior government officials in a dawn raid in Baghdad's Green Zone as part of an anti-corruption campaign ordered by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. Security and legal sources confirmed the arrests but declined to provide further details, citing unauthorized media communication.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi will visit Washington in mid-July to strengthen economic, trade, and investment cooperation with the United States. A government spokesperson emphasized the goal of enhancing the Iraqi-U.S. partnership based on mutual interests.

An Iran-backed Iraqi militia, Asaib Ahl al-Haq, announced plans to transfer its weapons to state control, aligning with the new Iraqi government's efforts to integrate militias under state authority. Other groups, including Kataib Hezbollah and Harakat al-Nujaba, have rejected disarmament, citing sovereignty and resistance to foreign troop presence.

Ali al-Zaidi has formally taken office as Iraq's new prime minister in Baghdad, pledging reforms. This transition marks a significant shift in the country's leadership. The move is expected to bring about changes in the governance of Iraq.

Iraq's parliament has approved a new government led by Ali al-Zaidi, with 14 ministers sworn in, although consensus was not reached on several posts. The new government has been formed after a swearing-in ceremony. Key positions were filled, but some remain undecided.

The US has decided to back Iraq's prime minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi, with support from Washington conditional on progress in curbing pro-Iran militia activity. This decision indicates a strategic move by the Trump administration to influence Iraqi politics. The condition set by Washington aims to reduce Iranian influence in Iraq.

Ali al-Zaidi, a businessman and political outsider, has been appointed as Iraq's new prime minister-designate to resolve a months-long political deadlock.

Iraqi president named Shia bloc candidate Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate, ending a months-long political deadlock. The decision followed U.S. President Trump's opposition to the reappointment of pro-Iran former PM Haider al-Maliki.