Iraqi parliament approves partial government led by PM Zaidi
The 23-member cabinet remains incomplete as lawmakers delayed several key posts, including interior and defence, after months of political deadlock.
- On Thursday, Iraq's Parliament approved 14 ministers for the new government headed by Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi, though lawmakers failed to reach consensus on key postings including interior and defence.
- Al-Zaidi was selected to break a months-long political deadlock after the Coordination Framework nominated him in April; United States President Donald Trump voiced support on May 1, giving him 30 days to form a government.
- MP Muqdad al-Khafaji told Reuters, "Parliament approved 14 ministries, while nine ministries remain pending. Three of them failed to win parliament's confidence today." The vote formally installed the partial cabinet despite remaining vacancies.
- Al-Zaidi and the confirmed ministers took the constitutional oath of office on Thursday, formally assuming their duties. The new premier faces major challenges including disarming Iran-backed militias and balancing ties between Washington and Tehran.
- Born in Baghdad, Al-Zaidi has no history in political office, which analysts note is his greatest asset. In a deeply polarised landscape, his "blank slate" makes him a palatable choice domestically and internationally.
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Iraq's new PM sworn in with partial Cabinet after deadlock
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The Iraqi Parliament gave a green light this Thursday to the new Prime Minister, Ali al-Zaidi, who was sworn in with a partial government of 14 ministers — one woman — after the deputies failed to reach a consensus on nine other portfolios, including those of the Interior and Defense. Still, with a functioning government, Al Zaidi fulfils the objective of the different political forces to end six months of impasse since the country held parliame…
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