Iraq Parliament Fills Remaining Cabinet Posts Five Months After Taking Office

Iraq completes its cabinet lineup five months after Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi took office.

Iraq's parliament has approved the remaining cabinet ministers and deputy prime ministers for Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's administration. The vote completes the cabinet five months after the government initially assumed office with key positions unassigned. The finalisation of leadership posts comes as the nation navigates rising economic concerns.

• Government formationThe parliamentary vote resolves months of unfilled executive leadership posts following the administration taking office.
• Economic backgroundThe final approvals arrived while Iraq continues to confront mounting economic challenges.