Iranian reservations over Al-Zaidi drive Qaani’s trip to Iraq - 5/10/2026

[ronscarpa]

Iranian reservations over Al-Zaidi drive Qaani’s trip to Iraq

PoliticsiraqbreakingShiite Coordination FrameworkEsmail QaaniAli Al-ZaidiPM-Designate

 

2026-05-10 / 03:44

Shafaq News- Baghdad

 

Iranian reservations over Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali Al-Zaidi, reportedly tied to what Tehran views as strong US support for his appointment and possible efforts to curb Iran’s influence in Baghdad, prompted the visit of Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani to Iraq, a source told Shafaq News on Sunday.

 

Qaani arrived in Baghdad in recent hours and held talks with leaders of the Shiite Coordination Framework and commanders of several armed factions on the formation of the next government, though the source said no agreement has yet emerged and Tehran’s position on Al-Zaidi remains unclear.

 

The visit coincided with intensified political and parliamentary efforts to hold a confidence vote on Al-Zaidi’s cabinet within the next two days. A parliamentary source told our agency on Saturday that political blocs had reached an understanding to pass the government this week before several lawmakers travel to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj pilgrimage.

 

Last Thursday, Al-Zaidi submitted the government’s ministerial program to Parliament Speaker Haibet Al-Halbousi ahead of its distribution to lawmakers for review, while the cabinet lineup is expected to be presented separately at a later stage.

 

Read more: Iraq after ceasefire: US bases and unresolved political questions

 

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Iranian-reservations-over-Al-Zaidi-drive-Qaani-s-trip-to-Iraq

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Iranian Quds Force commander Ismail Qaani arrives in Baghdad to discuss the formation of the new government

 

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Iranian Quds Force commander Ismail Qaani arrives in Baghdad to discuss the formation of the new government

 

Baghdad – One News

 

An informed source reported that the commander of the Iranian Quds Force, Ismail Qaani, arrived in the capital, Baghdad, to discuss the issue of forming a government.

 

The source said that Qaani arrived in the capital, Baghdad, on an unannounced visit. He added that Qaani will hold several meetings with Iraqi officials, in addition to leaders of pro-Iran factions.

 

Qaani had previously visited Baghdad recently, during talks on forming the Iraqi government, in what was his first visit after a long absence due to the war with Iran.

 

 

https://1news-iq.net/وصول-قائد-فيلق-القدس-الايراني-اسماعيل/

[JonnyV]

He better worry about his government and his own health if he doesn’t stop meddling with the GoI formation. 

 

Tell the audience what Qaani has won Johnny.  One drone visit to say hello and goodbye loser. 

[ronscarpa]

Iran is desperate to keep it's influence in Iraq at every level. The world needs to wake up that the Islamic regime still maintains its  vision of world domination, and Islamic rule. Trump needs to just stop giving them chances to survive, and crush them militarily while he still has the opportunity. JMHO  

[Dwaves]

9 hours ago, JonnyV said:

He better worry about his government and his own health if he doesn’t stop meddling with the GoI formation. 

 

Tell the audience what Qaani has won Johnny.  One drone visit to say hello and goodbye loser. 

I don't disagree... Lets play wack a moleQaani when he pops his head up. One up, one down

[southbeach]

10 hours ago, ronscarpa said:

Iran is desperate to keep it's influence in Iraq at every level. The world needs to wake up that the Islamic regime still maintains its  vision of world domination, and Islamic rule. Trump needs to just stop giving them chances to survive, and crush them militarily while he still has the opportunity. JMHO  

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[3n1]

there is so much Iranian influence in iraq its not even funny whoever the caretaker PM is should have blocked that rat at the border and made maliki go to iran to have his meetings  ... thanks ron