Al Hikma discloses July 5 vote to complete Iraqi cabinet ahead of US summit
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Al-Hikma National Movement has revealed the political and security motivations driving the sweeping wave of dismissals and structural changes implemented by Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi across state institutions, independent bodies, and security apparatuses.
Speaking in a televised interview with journalist Ahmad Mulla Talal, Al-Hikma spokesperson Hussam Al-Hasani confirmed that these executive maneuvers fall directly within the Prime Minister’s constitutional authority to fulfill his ministerial program.
Al-Hasani explained that the ongoing reshuffle aligns directly with the administration’s top strategic priorities: enforcing a state monopoly on weaponry, maximizing economic revenues, and restructuring Iraq’s financial management.
The spokesperson categorically denied that these dismissals were the result of external “American dictates,” clarifying instead that the changes are part of an internal process designed to satisfy the ruling political blocs and ensure legislative cohesion.
Regarding the completion of the executive branch, Al-Hasani disclosed an initial consensus to convene a critical parliamentary session on July 5, 2026. This session is designed to finalize votes on the remaining nine vacant portfolios in Prime Minister al-Zaidi’s cabinet.
The timing is vital, as it serves to anchor political stability immediately before the Prime Minister departs for Washington in mid-July for his high-profile summit with US President Donald Trump at the White House.
The spokesperson acknowledged that complex political negotiations are still surrounding the unassigned sovereign portfolios, identifying the Ministry of Interior as the primary bottleneck in the ongoing talks.
Al-Hasani stressed that the individuals selected to lead both the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Defense must be completely aligned with the Prime Minister’s vision for national security and the enforcement of the rule of law. The ruling coalition remains firm in rejecting any nominees representing armed factions or groups opposed to the disarmament mandate.