# Saddam Haftar eyes Libya’s presidency

https://mins.news/en/item/116112

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-26 16:01 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/10/26/saddam-haftar-is-eyeing-the-throne-in-libya?traffic_source=rss

> As the United States seeks to broker a power-sharing deal between Tripoli and Benghazi, Saddam Haftar is positioning himself as a leading presidential contender. He helped steer parliament toward ratifying a maritime memorandum with Türkiye, a move intended to win Ankara’s backing and clear a path for a transfer of power.