Iraq appoints leader from Iran-backed Asaib Ahl al-Haq as deputy PM

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Iraq's parliament approved Laith al-Khazali, a leader of the Iran-backed Asaib Ahl al-Haq movement designated a terrorist organization by the US, as a deputy prime minister. This appointment, part of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's completed government, occurs as the administration pledges reforms while facing challenges from regional instability and Iran-allied armed groups.

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Iraq’s parliament has approved Laith al-Khazali, a senior figure from the Iran-backed Asaib Ahl al-Haq movement, as a deputy prime minister. The United States designated the group a "foreign terrorist organisation" in 2020.

Iraq appoints leader from Iran-backed Asaib Ahl al-Haq as deputy PM

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