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Iraq parliament approves remaining cabinet posts, PM deputies

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Iraq’s parliament approved the final 11 cabinet positions and three deputy prime ministers for Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on October 15. Among those appointed were Nayef al-Shammari as defence minister and Yasir al-Maliki as interior minister, completing a government that had several key roles unfilled since May. However, the parliament postponed voting on the migration and displacement minister due to party disagreements. Notably, Laith al-Khazali, a leader of Iran-backed Asaib Ahl al-Haq—designated by the US as a terrorist organization—is one of the new deputy prime ministers.
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On October 15, 2026, Iraq's parliament completed the formation of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s government by approving the remaining cabinet posts that had been vacant since his administration took office in May. The approved positions include Nayef al-Shammari as defence minister and Yasir al-Maliki as interior minister. Lawmakers also confirmed three deputy prime ministers, including Laith al-Khazali, a senior leader of the Iran-backed Asaib Ahl al-Haq movement, despite US sanctions against the group since 2020. The US had previously designated both Laith and his brother Qais al-Khazali as "specially designated global terrorists."

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Iraq GPE · 3× Asaib Ahl al-Haq PERSON · 2× Iran GPE · 2× Zaidi PERSON · 2× Ali al-Zaidi PERSON · 1× Laith al- PERSON · 1× Laith al-Khazali PERSON · 1× Nayef al-Shammari PERSON · 1× Qais al- PERSON · 1× Yasir al-Maliki PERSON · 1×

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Iraq's parliament on Thursday approved the remainder of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's cabinet, completing the formation of a government that took office five months ago with several key positions, lawmakers said.
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🔮 Positions had been vacant since Zaidi's government took office in May •
2026-10-15 · The Straits Times
Iraq parliament approves remaining cabinet posts, PM deputies · assertive framing

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Iraq parliament approves remaining cabinet posts, PM deputies asserted
parliament → approve → deputies
Iraq's parliament on Thursday approved the remainder of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's cabinet, completing the formation of a government that took office five months ago with several key positions, lawmakers said. asserted
lawmakers → approve → positions
• Lawmakers approved 11 portfolios, including Nayef al-Shammari as defence minister and Yasir al-Maliki as interior minister • asserted
Lawmakers → approve → minister
Positions had been vacant since Zaidi's government took office in May • uncertain
government → take → May
Parliament postponed votes on the nominee for migration and displacement minister due to disagreement among parties, lawmakers said • asserted
lawmakers → postpone → parties
Lawmakers also approved three deputy prime ministers, including Laith al-Khazali, a senior leader of the Iran-backed Asaib Ahl al-Haq movement • asserted
Lawmakers → approve → movement
The US in 2020 designated Asaib Ahl al-Haq as a foreign terrorist organisation and its leaders, brothers Qais al-Khazali and Laith al-Khazali, as specially designated global terrorists • asserted
US → designate → terrorists
The US has accused the group of carrying out attacks against US and coalition forces in Iraq • asserted
US → accuse → Iraq
Zaidi's government programme pledged economic reforms, anti-corruption measures and efforts to strengthen state institutions • asserted
programme → pledge → institutions
But it faces significant challenges, including rebuilding an economy hit by regional instability, tackling endemic corruption, and bringing Iran-allied armed groups under greater state control REUTERS asserted
it → face → control
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