Middle East
Inside Washington’s Strategic Pivot: Why Ali al-Zaidi Emerged as Iraq’s Compromise Leader.
May 13, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Donald Trump’s endorsement of Ali al-Zaidi as Iraq’s prime minister marks a calculated move to sideline pro-Iran factions. By leveraging economic pressure, Washington secured a business-oriented outsider to replace hardline candidates, though the path ahead for the new administration remains fraught with regional geopolitical tension.


