Iraqi Parliament Approves New Cabinet Ministers
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, the Iraqi Parliament has officially confirmed new cabinet ministers after a formal voting session, as reported by Al Mayadeen via Mehr News Agency.
Key appointments approved by the parliament include Niyf Al-Shammari as the new Minister of Defense and Yasser Al-Maliki as the Minister of Interior. Lawmakers also confirmed Fteeba Ghazi as the Minister of Planning, Ali Haider Baha as the Minister of Education, and Ali Yasin Al-Ithawi as the Minister of Culture.
Further appointments during the parliamentary vote saw Ali Ribaz Hamlan named as the Minister of Construction and Housing. Ali Mohammed Al-Mousawi was appointed as the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, and Safa Al-Kinani as the Minister of Youth and Sports. Mohammed Al-Daraji was selected to head the Ministry of Digital Economy and Governance.
Ali Falih Al-Zaidi, an Iraqi politician and businessman, was nominated as the candidate for Prime Minister of Iraq in April 2026, following an agreement by the Coordination Framework alliance.
