Some members of the prime minister’s governing coalition appear to see Sudani’s popularity — and continuing success — as a growing political liability.
Ali al-Zaidi nominated for Iraqi premiership
The compromise candidate emerged as a constitutional deadline was expiring, breaking a deadlock among Iraq's Shia Islamist power brokers.
Iraqi Prime Minister designate Ali al-Zaidi (center) speaks alongside leaders of the Coordination Framework and Iraqi President Nizar Amedi (center right) on April 27, 2026.
