Iraq's President Threatens To Resign Over Iran-Backed PM Nominee

The transcript discusses the nomination of Asael Adani, an Iran-backed candidate, as Iraq's Prime Minister. This nomination sparked protests demanding an independent candidate. President Saleh expressed willingness to resign due to constitutional constraints on rejecting nominees. The previous Prime Minister, Adil Abdul Mehdi, resigned following anti-government protests that began in October, resulting in numerous casualties.

What was the reason for the resignation of the last Prime Minister, Adil Abdul Mehdi?

What has been the impact of the mass uprisings that began in early October?