Iraqi lawmakers approved a new government on Thursday led by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, who vowed to ensure a state monopoly on weapons amid growing US pressure to dismantle Tehran-backed groups.Iraq has long walked a tightrope between the competing influences of its allies, neighbouring Iran and the United States.Iraq's parliament voted in favour of Zaidi's government and programme, just a few weeks after he was designated following months of political deadlock.
Iraq PM vows monopoly on arms as parliament approves government
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