PM sworn in and 14 ​ministers approved ⁠in new government though parliament fails to reach consensus on several posts. Iraqi lawmakers approved a new government on Thursday led by businessman Ali al-Zaidi, who took office after months of deadlock and mounting US pressure. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• PM sworn in and 14 ​ministers approved ⁠in new government though parliament fails to reach consensus on several posts.S1

• Iraqi lawmakers approved a new government on Thursday led by businessman Ali al-Zaidi, who took office after months of deadlock and mounting US pressure.S2