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Shafaq News- Washington\/ Baghdad<\/p>\n
The United States is looking to work with Iraq\u2019s new
\ngovernment on a \u201cbold new agenda\u201d focused on stability, prosperity, and
\neconomic cooperation, US envoy Tom Barrack said on Thursday after Parliament
\napproved Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi\u2019s cabinet and ministerial program.<\/p>\n
Barrack added that US President Donald Trump,
\nSecretary of State Marco Rubio, and the US administration are prepared to work
\nclosely with Al-Zaidi and his cabinet, while reaffirming support for counterterrorism
\nefforts.<\/p>\n
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\u2026<\/p>\n
\u2014 Ambassador Tom Barrack (@USAMBTurkiye) May 14, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n Earlier today, Iraq\u2019s Parliament granted<\/a> confidence to The remarks came as Washington closely monitors<\/a> the \u201cIran\u2019s terrorist militias must have no role in state Read more: Al-Zaidi named prime minister: Easy nomination, harder road ahead<\/a><\/p>\n
\nAl-Zaidi\u2019s cabinet and ministerial program, approving<\/a> 14 ministers while
\npostponing votes on six portfolios, including higher education and interior,
\nfollowing objections to several nominees.<\/p>\n
\nformation of Iraq\u2019s next government. A US State Department spokesperson told
\nShafaq News that Washington\u2019s future approach toward the incoming
\nadministration would depend on the role of Iran-linked armed factions within
\nstate institutions. \u201cThe US is looking for action, not words\u2026
\nIraq has a choice to make.\u201d<\/p>\n
\ninstitutions,\u201d the spokesperson added, stressing that Iraqi state funds should
\nnot support such groups and indicating that Washington would \u201ccalibrate\u201d its
\napproach to the new government accordingly.<\/p>\n