Iraq parliament endorses new PM but oil ministry post in limbo

Iraq ends months of political deadlock by endorsing US-backed former spy chief as new prime minister but fails to agree on key oil ministry portfolio

Iraq politics: President Barham Salih
Iraq politics: President Barham SalihPhoto: AP/SCANPIX
Published 7 May 2020, 08:43Updated 7 May 2020, 11:18