The media office for State of Law Coalition leader Nouri Al-Maliki officially denied reaching any political deal. Spokesman Hisham Al-Rikabi clarified that reports claiming Al-Maliki surrendered the Interior Ministry portfolio were entirely inaccurate. Furthermore, ongoing political discussions continue among major parliamentary blocs to finalize remaining unfilled government positions. Consequently, official representatives emphasized that negotiations regarding the sensitive security post remain active among political leaders.
Parliament approved Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s government coalition program alongside fourteen confirmed cabinet ministers in May. However, key political parties left nine ministerial appointments unfilled due to persistent allocation disputes between rival factions. Furthermore, political sources indicate that Prime Minister Al-Zaidi prefers managing defense and security positions temporarily himself. Therefore, the Prime Minister continues overseeing executive operations while political leaders work toward resolving cabinet vacancies.
Iraqi President Nizar Amedi separately confirmed that only two or three cabinet positions remain unassigned currently. Speaking during a recent regional conference in Baghdad, he expressed optimism that political leaders would finalize appointments soon. Furthermore, national leadership strives to complete the full executive cabinet amid complex and challenging regional security conditions. Thus, government officials remain focused on building administrative consensus to establish long-term national political stability.
Political observers anticipate that parliamentary leaders may officially present the remaining cabinet nominees within the coming weeks. Meanwhile, coalition leaders maintain continuous dialogue to ensure equitable representation across all government ministries and security sectors. Furthermore, resolving the Interior Ministry portfolio dispute remains a crucial step toward stabilizing the national governance framework. Ultimately, official statements reaffirm that coalition parties continue seeking balanced solutions for all outstanding ministerial posts.
