The uncertain future of Kirkuk; Removal of Article 140 from the program of Iraq

World Service - The removal of Article 140 from the plan of the new Iraqi government has once again plunged the future of Kirkuk and the disputed areas between Baghdad and Erbil into a halo of uncertainty; Observers believe that there is no solution for this situation without a political agreement between the Kurds and the central government.

9 ministries of the Iraqi government are managed in a supervisory manner

Service of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region - Due to the lack of a vote of confidence in the parliament and the finalization of the status of the candidates, 9 ministries of the Iraqi government are being managed as caretakers.

Strengthening national security is achieved by limiting weapons to the state

The spokesman of the commander-in-chief of the Iraqi armed forces said: "Strengthening national security will be achieved through a strong commitment to limiting weapons for the state and upholding the rule of law.

The post of prime minister in the history of Iraq

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - News Media - Analytical Dravimedia has given a historical overview of the post of Prime Minister of Iraq from the Kingdom era (1921 to 1958 and then the fall of the Baath regime) in a report and listed the period from 2004 to 2026 with a description of each period.

The new prime minister of Iraq gave the ministers a week to declare their assets

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Ali al-Zaidi, the Prime Minister of Iraq, in the first meeting of the Council of Ministers, announced a series of instructions to the cabinet ministers, the most important of which is the obligation of the ministers to declare their assets and property within a week.

The official start of the work of the new government of Iraq

Service of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region - The first meeting of the Iraqi Council of Ministers headed by Ali Falah Al Zaidi, the new Prime Minister of this country, was held on Saturday, May 16, 2026; The meeting was held after the official ceremony of handing over power from Mohammad Shia al-Sudani and the official inauguration of the new cabinet.

Mushani Amin's reaction to the reports about the deputy prime minister

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Following the publication of reports about the possible nomination of Dr. Musana Amin for the post of Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq by the Kurdistan Democratic Party, the head of the Islamic Union of Kurdistan faction in the Iraqi Parliament considered these speculations to have no official basis and emphasized that no discussions have been held with them in this regard so far.

Domestic and foreign congratulatory messages to Ali al-Zaidi after the vote of confidence in the Iraqi parliament

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Following the formation of the new Iraqi government headed by "Ali Falah Al Zaidi", a number of leaders of the Kurdistan Region, the Iraqi president and the US special representative sent messages, while congratulating the new prime minister, emphasizing cooperation to solve problems and strengthen the stability of Iraq.

14 cabinet ministers Zaidi received a vote of confidence from the Iraqi parliament

Service of Iraq and Kurdistan Region - The Iraqi Parliament voted for confidence in 14 ministers of Ali al-Zaidi's cabinet after tension and conflict. Iraqi sources reported the occurrence of severe tension in the parliament of this country. The dispute between the representatives of the Tadegh coalition affiliated with Muhammad al-Halbousi and the Mothni Samarai movement escalated over some ministries. The meeting of the Iraqi parliament was suspended after these tensions.

Araghchi's congratulations to the Iraqi Prime Minister for forming a new government

Service of Iraq and Kurdistan Region - Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, congratulated Ali Al-Zaidi on the formation of the new Iraqi government.

Ali al-Zaidi's warning to Iraq's political currents and threat to resign

Iraq Service and Kurdistan Region - An Iraqi source announced that Ali Al-Zaidi has emphasized in a strong message to political parties that if his cabinet does not go to the parliament for a vote of confidence soon, he will withdraw from the mission of forming the government.

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The heavy shadow of regional tensions and internal disputes on the "Zaidi" cabinet

Service of Iraq and Kurdistan Region - While the Iraqi parliament was preparing for the decisive vote of confidence in the "Ali Zaidi" cabinet on Tuesday (May 12, 2026), the combination of internal crises and international pressures has plunged the meeting into an aura of uncertainty. Reports indicate that beyond the demands of the Sunni and Shiite currents, the shadow of tensions between Iran and the United States has weighed on the government formation process and has led to a dead end in reaching a final agreement.

The fate of the Kurds in the program of Ali Al-Zaidi

Iraq Service and the Kurdistan Region - Masoud Abdul Khaliq, a political analyst, dissected the 13-page plan of "Ali al-Zaidi" for the future government of Iraq and pointed out the lack of repetition of the name of the Kurdistan Region and the absence of the word "federalism" from Baghdad's official literature. He believes that the paralysis of the internal institutions of the region has caused the international community and Baghdad to no longer consider the Kurdistan region as a serious diplomatic power.

The division of Iraqi ministries between Shiites, Sunnis and Kurds

Iraq Service and Kurdistan Region- Ali Zaidi, the acting prime minister of Iraq, will present his work plan and cabinet list to the Iraqi parliament this week to win a vote of confidence. In the framework of political agreements in Baghdad, 12 ministries are assigned to Shiites, 6 ministries to Sunnis and 4 ministries to Kurds.

The plan and composition of the ministers of the Al-Zaidi cabinet

Service of Iraq and Kurdistan Region - Ali al-Zaidi, the prime minister of Iraq, presented the program and the composition of his proposed cabinet to the speaker of the Iraqi parliament, so that it can be voted on at the first meeting of the parliamentarians.

Iraq's prime minister:

America is not capable of overthrowing the Islamic Republic

Service of Iraq and Kurdistan Region - In a phone call with Masoud Al-Mezjian, the Iraqi Prime Minister emphasized that he advises the US to end its military threat in the region.

A look at the dimensions of Ali al-Zaidi's trip to the Kurdistan region

On Saturday, May 2, Ali Al Zaidi traveled to Kurdistan Region. He went to Erbil and Sulaymaniyah during this trip. The purpose of this trip was to conduct consultations to form a government and listen to the demands of the Kurds, as well as to try to return the Democratic Party to the political system. After the trip, he announced the support of the regional parties to his government.

The head of the Kurdistan Islamic Union faction:

Three Kurdish parties jointly decide to join the new Iraqi government

Service of Iraq and Kurdistan Region - The head of the Islamic Union faction in the Iraqi Parliament announced the consultation of three Kurdish parties to make a joint decision about participation in the new government of this country and emphasized that the success of the future government depends on the cooperation of the Kurdistan Region.

Kurdish demands and the process of forming the new Iraqi government

World service - According to the National newspaper, Ali Al-Zaidi, the person responsible for the formation of the new Iraqi government, must balance the political promises and the structural demands of the Kurds in order to pave the way for the formation of the cabinet.

Al-Zaidi consultation with "Patriotic Position Movement" and "Jamaat Adalat Kurdistan"

Service of Iraq and Kurdistan Region - Ali al-Zaidi, the acting prime minister of Iraq, in continuation of his consultations to form a new cabinet, met with a delegation of "Patriotic Position Movement" and "Jamaat Adalat Kurdistan" and discussed the plans of the future government.

Erdoğan invited Al-Zaidi to visit Turkey

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - In a telephone conversation with the prime minister responsible for forming the new Iraqi government, the Turkish president emphasized his country's support for the stability of Iraq and the formation of a new government in this country.

The Shiite candidate for the formation of the Iraqi government met with the Barzanis

Service of Iraq and Kurdistan Region - The Shiite candidate for the formation of the Iraqi cabinet met in Erbil with Masoud Barzani, the head of the Democratic Party, Masroor Barzani, the head of the regional government, and Nechirvan Barzani, the head of the region.

Ali al-Zaidi's trip to Erbil to discuss the formation of the government

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - At the same time as part of the Shiite leaders are worried about the absence of the Democratic Party in the new government, Ali al-Zaidi is going to Erbil for political talks and will meet with Masoud Barzani.

Trump congratulated the election of Ali Al Zaidi

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Donald Trump congratulated Ali al-Zaidi on his election as the prime minister of Iraq and invited him for an official visit to Washington.

Nouri Maliki to Al-Zaidi:

We want to form a government that will preserve the sovereignty of Iraq

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Nouri Maliki, the head of the Rule of Law coalition, met with Ali Al-Zaidi, the prime minister appointed to form the cabinet, and announced that they want to form a government that will preserve the unity and sovereignty of Iraq.

The election of Ali al-Zaidi as the prime minister of Iraq

Iraq and the Kurdistan Region Service - On April 26, the coordination framework finally chose its agreed candidate for prime minister. The candidate for the coordination framework was Ali Al-Zaidi, who is an economic and active personality in the banking field and is specifically in charge of the chairmanship of Janub Bank.

Massoud Barzani's phone call with Elzaidi

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Masoud Barzani, the head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, congratulated Ali al-Zaidi on his election as a candidate for the formation of the Iraqi government.