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Shafaq News- Washington/ Baghdad
The United States is looking to work with Iraq’s new
government on a “bold new agenda” focused on stability, prosperity, and
economic cooperation, US envoy Tom Barrack said on Thursday after Parliament
approved Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s cabinet and ministerial program.
Barrack added that US President Donald Trump,
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the US administration are prepared to work
closely with Al-Zaidi and his cabinet, while reaffirming support for counterterrorism
efforts.
Congratulations to Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on securing parliamentary confidence and the approval of his government by the Council of Representatives. We are encouraged by your fresh leadership and look forward to collaborating on a bold new agenda aligned with our…
— Ambassador Tom Barrack (@USAMBTurkiye) May 14, 2026
Earlier today, Iraq’s Parliament granted confidence to
Al-Zaidi’s cabinet and ministerial program, approving 14 ministers while
postponing votes on six portfolios, including higher education and interior,
following objections to several nominees.
The remarks came as Washington closely monitors the
formation of Iraq’s next government. A US State Department spokesperson told
Shafaq News that Washington’s future approach toward the incoming
administration would depend on the role of Iran-linked armed factions within
state institutions. “The US is looking for action, not words…
Iraq has a choice to make.”
“Iran’s terrorist militias must have no role in state
institutions,” the spokesperson added, stressing that Iraqi state funds should
not support such groups and indicating that Washington would “calibrate” its
approach to the new government accordingly.
Read more: Al-Zaidi named prime minister: Easy nomination, harder road ahead