Iraqi PM-designate caught between US endorsement, militia violence - report
The endorsement is contingent on Ali al-Zaidi excluding Iran-backed militias from his potential government, a move that could prompt those militias to fight back.
Assessment
Iraq's new prime minister faces an immediate test of sovereignty. US backing requires him to sideline Iran aligned militias, but those militias may retaliate violently. The outcome will determine whether Iraq can break from proxy influence or remain a battleground for regional powers.