Iraq’s Victory Alliance endorses premier’s anti-corruption and diplomatic outreach – Shafaq News

Shafaq News- Baghdad

Iraq’s Victory Alliance (Al-Nasr) on Saturday threw its support behind
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s government, praising its anti-corruption drive
and diplomatic engagement with Washington and Tehran.

The alliance, led by former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, noted that
al-Zaidi has received broad political support, including strong backing from
the Coordination Framework, a coalition of major Shiite political forces in
Iraq.

Aqeel al-Rudaini, the Alliance’s spokesman, told Shafaq News that Iraq
faces complex challenges amid the ongoing conflict between the United States
and Iran, particularly with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its impact
on trade and energy flows.

Stressing the importance of careful diplomacy in managing Iraq’s
relations with both Washington and Tehran, he expressed hope that the outcomes
of both visits would soon benefit Baghdad.

Last week, Al-Zaidi concluded a five-day official visit to the United
States. The trip resulted in the signing of 48 agreements and Memorandums of
Understanding (MoUs) with the US government, international companies, and
global institutions, with energy, infrastructure, and technology projects
accounting for the largest share of the package.

Following the US visit, Al-Zaidi traveled to Tehran, where he met with
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The discussions focused on energy,
regional developments, and bilateral cooperation.

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