On 16 October, AFP reporting carried by France 24, مونت كارلو الدولية and Arab News described Deputy Prime Minister Laith al-Khazali, a senior AAH leader, joining the completed cabinet and attributed tacit US approval to diplomatic sources. The reporting linked Washington’s acceptance to Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s assurances of progress on disarmament and that factions would not attack US interests in Iraq; Washington has not confirmed that approval.
- France 2416 Oct, 14:25
“A diplomatic source in Baghdad said Friday that al-Zaidi “secured tacit American approval during his visit to the United States in September.””
وقال مصدر دبلوماسي في بغداد الجمعة إن الزيدي "حصل على موافقة أميركية ضمنية خلال زيارته في أيلول/سبتمبر إلى الولايات المتحدة"
- مونت كارلو الدولية16 Oct, 14:25
“Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi completed his cabinet by including members linked to armed factions allied with Tehran with an American green light, particularly the appointment of a deputy whom the United States designates a “terrorist,” two diplomatic sources told AFP.”
أنجز رئيس الوزراء العراقي علي الزيدي تشكيلة حكومته بضم أعضاء مرتبطين بفصائل مسلحة حليفة لطهران بضوء أخضر أميركي، لا سيّما لجهة تعيين نائب له تصنّفه الولايات المتحدة "إرهابيا"، حسبما قال مصدران دبلوماسيان لوكالة فرانس برس.