First US comment on Khazali's Iraq appointment
The appointment of Laith al-Khazali, who is listed on the U.S. sanctions list, as Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq, sparked widespread controversy among political and international circles. Al-Khazali, brother of Qais al-Khazali, leader of Asaib Ahl al-Haq, which is supported by Iran, was previously detained by U.S. forces in 2007 following an attack on their troops in Karbala that resulted in the deaths of five American soldiers. He was released in 2009, and Washington added him to its sanctions list in 2019 due to his leadership role in the group and allegations of human rights violations. Although there has been no official American comment, some U.S. lawmakers criticized his appointment, viewing it as a threat to Baghdad's relations with Washington and as a factor increasing regional tensions.
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