Iraq completes cabinet formation after parliamentary vote

Iraqi cabinet Ali al-Zaidi Iraqi Parliament Muhammed Seman Agha ministerial formation

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi announced the completion of his government's ministerial formation following a parliamentary vote on October 15, 2026. The Iraqi Parliament, with 261 members present, approved 11 new ministers and three deputy prime ministers, bringing the total number of ministers who have received confidence to 25.

The new appointments include Muhsin al-Mandalawi, Laith al-Khazali, and Muhammed Tamim as deputy prime ministers. Key ministerial roles were filled, including Naif al-Shammari for Defense, Yasir al-Maliki for Interior, and Muhammed Seman Agha, President of the Iraqi Turkmen Front and Governor of Kirkuk, as State Minister.

The formation includes newly created ministries: the Ministry of Digital Economy and Governance, and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (which was separated from the Ministry of Culture).

Prime Minister al-Zaidi noted that the government has worked under complex internal and external conditions, including regional conflicts that impose economic challenges on Iraq. He emphasized the government's commitment to combating corruption and enhancing national sovereignty, including efforts to end the presence of the international military coalition in Iraq.

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Ali al-Zaidi · Iraq · Iraqi Parliament · Iraqi Turkmen Front · Ministry of Digital Economy and Governance · Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities · Muhammed Seman Agha

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[● 2 SOURCES] The government aims to end the presence of the international military coalition in Iraq. alkuwaitnews.net · okaznews.net
[● 7 SOURCES] Muhsin al-Mandalawi, Laith al-Khazali, and Muhammed Tamim were elected as deputy prime ministers. alkuwaitnews.net · www.aksam.com.tr · www.odatv.com · nahrainnet.net · anwartv2.com · +2 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Muhammed Seman Agha, President of the Iraqi Turkmen Front and Governor of Kirkuk, was selected as State Minister. www.aksam.com.tr · www.odatv.com · alkuwaitnews.net · www.haberankara.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Regional conflict continues to impose exceptional economic challenges on Iraq. alkuwaitnews.net · okaznews.net
[● 2 SOURCES] The total number of ministers who received confidence from Parliament rose to 25. alkuwaitnews.net · okaznews.net
[● 4 SOURCES] Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi announced that his government's ministerial formation is now complete. alkuwaitnews.net · okaznews.net · www.aksam.com.tr · www.odatv.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The Parliament approved the creation of new ministries for Digital Economy and Governance, and Tourism and Antiquities. alkuwaitnews.net · okaznews.net · nahrainnet.net · anwartv2.com
[● 7 SOURCES] The Iraqi Parliament approved 11 new ministers and three deputy prime ministers. alkuwaitnews.net · okaznews.net · www.aksam.com.tr · www.odatv.com · nahrainnet.net · +2 more