Most of Iraq's New Cabinet Approved in Stormy Parliamentary Session

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Most of Iraq's New Cabinet Approved in Stormy Parliamentary Session

Most of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi's cabinet picks have passed a contentious vote of confidence after a stormy parliamentary session. However, several key ministerial positions remain unfilled amid partisan rivalries and foreign pressure on Iran-linked players.

This follows reportedly heated debate over US demands that Shiite armed factions lay down their weapons or fully integrate into state structures.

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