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2026-10-16 · Aljazeera

Iraq parliament approves al-Zaidi’s cabinet amid growing economic concerns

Iraq’s parliament has completed the formation of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s government after lawmakers approved previously vacant cabinet posts and three deputy prime ministers, including one who is under US sanctions. Lawmakers voted on Thursday, approving 11 portfolios, including Nayef al-Shammari as defence minister, Yasir al-Maliki as interior minister, a planning minister, a culture minister and a minister of higher education and scientific research. Lawmakers postponed a vote on the nominee for migration and displacement minister due to disagreement among parties.

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