Shafaq News- Baghdad
Iraq’s Victory Alliance (Al-Nasr) on Saturday threw its support behindPrime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s government, praising its anti-corruption driveand diplomatic engagement with Washington and Tehran.
The alliance, led by former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, noted thatal-Zaidi has received broad political support, including strong backing fromthe Coordination Framework, a coalition of major Shiite political forces inIraq.
Aqeel al-Rudaini, the Alliance’s spokesman, told Shafaq News that Iraqfaces complex challenges amid the ongoing conflict between the United Statesand Iran, particularly with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its impacton trade and energy flows.
Stressing the importance of careful diplomacy in managing Iraq’srelations with both Washington and Tehran, he expressed hope that the outcomesof both visits would soon benefit Baghdad.
Last week, Al-Zaidi concluded a five-day official visit to the UnitedStates. The trip resulted in the signing of 48 agreements and Memorandums ofUnderstanding (MoUs) with the US government, international companies, andglobal institutions, with energy, infrastructure, and technology projectsaccounting for the largest share of the package.
Following the US visit, Al-Zaidi traveled to Tehran, where he met withIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The discussions focused on energy,regional developments, and bilateral cooperation.
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