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Iraq government formation October 2026
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FIRST ENTRY OCT 16
OCT 16 · Day 1
Iraq parliament approves al-Zaidi's cabinet
Al-Zaidi vowed to fight corruption, disarm non-state armed groups, and complete the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq.
Lawmakers approved three deputy prime ministers, including Laith al-Khazali.
Al-Zaidi said his government inherited public debt exceeding 208 trillion Iraqi dinars when it took office in May.