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Iraq Installs New Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi
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Iraq Installs New Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi

Ali al-Zaidi has formally taken office as Iraq's new prime minister in Baghdad, pledging a reform agenda for the country. The transition marks a significant political shift in a nation that remains a key arena for US-Iran competition.

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