Iraq president names spy chief Mustafa al-Kadhimi as PM

Iraqi President Barham Salih on Thursday named intelligence chief Mustafa Al-Kadhimi as prime minister-designate, according to Reuters.

Kadhimi was named shortly after the previous designated prime minister, Adnan Al-Zurfi, withdrew his candidacy after failing to secure enough support to pass a government, Reuters reported.

Zurfi made his announcement in a statement on Thursday.

Agencies contributed to this report.