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who is ali al zaidi frontrunner for iraqi pm post and why is trump backing him what we know 101778481631593
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AI-generatedPolitical uncertainty in Iraq over PM selection could affect oil production and exports. Zaidi's ties to Iran-backed militias and his bank's previous dollar ban introduce regulatory and sanctions risk. US backing conditional on excluding militias may reduce geopolitical risk premium on oil if stable government emerges, but near-term uncertainty is high. Impact is Iraq-specific with potential spillover to global oil markets via OPEC+ supply.
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- Trump backs Iraqi tycoon Ali Al Zaidi for PM, contingent on excluding Iranian-backed militias.
- Zaidi leads an Iran-backed militia and owns Al Janoob Islamic Bank, previously banned from dollar transactions.
- US reported over 600 attacks by militias on its facilities in Iraq since US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
- Zaidi is working to secure a parliamentary coalition.
- Trump threatened to cut US assistance if pro-Iran Nouri al-Maliki was nominated.
Potential US sanctions could lead to a 2-4% decline in Iraqi bank valuations over 2-4 weeks.
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