On 6 September, Al-Ahad TV (AAH — official) cited an unnamed source saying al-Zaidi, whose role it did not state, confirmed during a State Administration meeting that he was continuing talks with Sunni and Shia parties. The talks concerned the Interior and Defense portfolios, but the report named neither participants nor prospective ministers.
- Al-Ahad TVAAH — official06 Sept, 16:26
“Al-Zaidi confirmed during the State Administration meeting that he was continuing meetings with Sunni and Shia parties concerning the Interior and Defense portfolios.”
الزيدي أكد خلال اجتماع إدارة الدولة استمرار لقاءاته مع أطراف سنية وشيعية بشأن حقيبتي الداخلية والدفاع