Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi Becomes Iraq’s Youngest Prime Minister
Why in the news
Iraq swore in a new head of government in May 2026, and his age set a record for the country in modern times.
Key facts
- New Prime Minister: Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi.
- Age: 40, making him the youngest PM in Iraq’s modern history.
- Predecessor: Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.
- Politics: the process of approving his cabinet showed that bargaining between coalition blocs was still going on.
Significance
The leadership change came while political blocs were still negotiating, and the cabinet approval stage showed those coalition talks.
Exam angle
- Person in news: Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi, Prime Minister of Iraq.
- Outgoing PM: Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.
- Distinction: youngest Iraqi PM of the modern era, sworn in at 40.