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Oct 15, 2026 at 5:17 PM ET
Iraq's parliament approves remaining cabinet posts
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Iraq's parliament approved 11 ministers, bringing the number who have received confidence to 25 and completing Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's cabinet, lawmakers said. The fate of the Ministry of Migration and Displacement remains unclear. The government took office five months ago with several key positions unfilled.
WHO: Iraq's parliament
WHAT: Approved 11 ministers, completing Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's cabinet.
WHEN: Oct 15, 2026
WHERE: Iraq
WHY: The approvals completed the formation of al-Zaidi's government, which took office five months earlier with several key positions unfilled.
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