Council of Ministers (Iraq)
Executive authority in Iraq
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The Council of Ministers is the principal executive organ of the federal government of the Republic of Iraq.
JurisdictionRepublic of Iraq
Established28 December 2005
Appointed byPresident of Iraq
Responsible toCouncil of Representatives
| Council of Ministers | |
|---|---|
| |
| Jurisdiction | Republic of Iraq |
| Established | 28 December 2005 |
| Formation and accountability | |
| Appointed by | President of Iraq |
| Responsible to | Council of Representatives |
| Organization | |
| Ministries | 23 |
| Headquarters | Baghdad, Iraq |
| Website | cabinet |
The Council of Representatives of Iraq elects a President of the Republic who appoints the Prime Minister who in turn appoints the Council of Ministers, all of whom must be approved by the Assembly.[1]
Current composition
| Office | Name | Party | In office since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister | Ali al-Zaidi | Independent | 14 May 2026 | |
| Interior Minister | Vacant | – | ||
| Finance Minister | Falih al-Sari | National Wisdom Movement | 14 May 2026 | |
| Foreign Affairs Minister | Fuad Hussein | Kurdistan Democratic Party | 14 May 2026 | |
| Defense Minister | Vacant | – | ||
| Oil Minister | Bassim al-Abadi | Reconstruction and Development Coalition | 14 May 2026 | |
| Agriculture Minister | Abdul-Rahim al-Shammari | Reconstruction and Development Coalition | 14 May 2026 | |
| Communications Minister | Mustafa Sanad | Justice and Unity Party | 14 May 2026 | |
| Culture Minister | Vacant | – | ||
| Construction, Housing, Municipalities, and Public Works Minister | Vacant | – | ||
| Electricity Minister | Ali Sa'di Wahib | Reconstruction and Development Coalition | 14 May 2026 | |
| Education Minister | Abdul-Karim al-Jubouri | Takadum | 14 May 2026 | |
| Justice Minister | Khaled Shwani | Patriotic Union of Kurdistan | 14 May 2026 | |
| Health Minister | Abdul-Hussein al-Mousawi | National Contract Party | 14 May 2026 | |
| Higher Education and Scientific Research Minister | Vacant | – | ||
| Industry and Minerals Minister | Muhammad al-Karbuli | Takadum | 14 May 2026 | |
| Environment Minister | Sarwa Abdulwahid | New Generation Movement | 14 May 2026 | |
| Labour and Social Affairs Minister | Vacant | – | ||
| Migration and the Displaced Minister | Vacant | – | ||
| Planning Minister | Vacant | – | ||
| Trade Minister | Mustafa al-Aani | Siyada Party | 14 May 2026 | |
| Transport Minister | Wahab al-Hasani | Badr Organisation | 14 May 2026 | |
| Water Resources Minister | Muthanna al-Tamimi | Badr Organisation | 14 May 2026 | |
| Youth and Sports Minister | Vacant | – | ||
