Iraq’s parliament elected Nizar Amidi as president after months of political deadlock following inconclusive elections.

His appointment comes amid regional turmoil, as Iraq faces economic and security pressures linked to the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, including disrupted oil exports.

Amidi, backed by the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, won decisively in a second round of voting after no candidate secured the required majority initially.

Under Iraq’s political system, the presidency is held by a Kurdish figure, while attention now shifts to selecting a prime minister, CNBC has reported.

The leading parliamentary bloc is expected to nominate former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki, though the decision remains pending.