U.S. Comments on Terrorist-Listed Appointee as Zaydi's Deputy
The U.S. State Department announced that Laith al-Khazali, whom it designated as a terrorist in 2020, has been appointed as Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister, following the Iraqi Parliament's vote to select al-Student for the position. Congressman Joe Wilson condemned al-Khazali's appointment, considering him linked to the Mehdi Army militia, which has killed Americans and Iraqis, and describing him as Iranian-backed and worse than ISIS. It is worth noting that Laith al-Khazali is the brother of Qais al-Khazali, the Secretary-General of Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq. He has a lengthy record of military and political activity, including previous arrests in Iraq, participation in Popular Mobilization Units operations against ISIS, and accusations of human rights violations. He is known as a central figure in the Iran-backed militia movement. His appointment reflects the tensions between the Iraqi government and Washington, with the latter demanding the withdrawal of Iranian influence from the country.
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