Qatar’s amir congratulates Iraq’s new prime minister-designate – Doha News

Iraq has been grappling with a political deadlock since last year’s elections.

Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani congratulated Iraq’s new Prime Minister-designate Mohammed Al Sudani on his election following a year of political deadlock in Baghdad.

Last week, Iraq elected Kurdish politician Abdul Latif Rashid as president who secured victory against former leader Barham Salih. Rashid then named Al Sudani as the prime…