Iraq picks new prime minister in bid to end chaos

Iraq's president appoints veteran politician to form new government amid political turmoil

Breaking the deadlock: Iraq's President Barham Salih has appointed a new prime minister — Breaking the deadlock: Iraq's President Barham Salih has appointed a new prime ministerPhoto: AP/SCANPIX

Nassir Shirkhani

London

Iraq Adel Abdul-Mahdi Iran USA Middle East

Published 3 February 2020, 11:39Updated 5 February 2020, 15:16