US approves Iraqi government integrating Iran-backed factions in new cabinet
US approves Iraqi government integrating Iran-backed factions in new cabinet Washington has approved the inclusion of Iran-backed factions in the new Iraqi government, according to diplomatic sources. A source told AFP that Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi "obtained the tacit approval of the United States" during his visit in September for the United Nations General Assembly, where he met with…
The United States has approved the integration of Iran-backed factions into Iraq's new government cabinet, according to diplomatic sources. This decision was obtained during Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit to the United Nations General Assembly in September, where he met with President Donald Trump. The main point of contention was the appointment of Laith al-Khazali, a brother of Qais al-Khazali, the leader of the US-designated group Asa ib Ahl al-Haq, to a cabinet position.
The approval came after al-Zaidi promised to advance his disarmament plans and provide assurances that these groups would not pose a threat to American interests within Iraq.
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