### [2026-05-14](/feed/2026/05/14/index.md)

##### Iraq
# The Iraqi parliament approves Ali al-Zaidi as new prime minister, succeeding Muhammad Shia al-Sudani 




### Sources:

1. [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/14/iraqs-parliament-approves-new-ali-al-zaidi-government)

### Changes:

1. The Parliament of Iraq approves Ali al-Zaidi as new Prime Minister, succeeding Muhammad Shia al-Sudani  _2026-05-15 17:35:36 (First version)_
1. The Iraqi parliament approves Ali al-Zaidi as new prime minister, succeeding Muhammad Shia al-Sudani  _(Current version)_

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