Mohammed Shia al-Sudani
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Mohammed Shia' Sabbar al-Sudani is an Iraqi politician and former agricultural engineer who served as the prime minister of Iraq from 2022 to 2026. Towards the end of his term, he also served temporarily as the acting minister of defence. Prior to his premiership, he held a number of ministerial positions; namely, minister of labour and social affairs, acting minister of industry and minerals, acting minister of trade, acting minister of migration and the displaced, acting minister of finance, acting minister of agriculture, and minister of human rights.
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Sep 21, 2026
Center
The Iraqi prime minister told the New York Times that armed groups will begin handing over weapons, completing the process by June 30, 2027.
Pragmatists view Sudani's disarmament timeline as a test of whether Baghdad can assert sovereignty over militias, a key demand from Washington and a factor in regional stability.
Sep 14, 2026
Lean Left
Iraqi prime minister stated Iraq will not be a launching pad for attacks on neighbors, as reported by Entekhab.
Moderates welcome his sovereignty stance as a buffer against regional escalation, but doubt his ability to control militias.
Jul 25, 2026
Center
Sudani visited Tehran after meeting US officials, raising speculation about Iraq's role in de-escalation.
Pragmatists value Sudani's balancing act but worry that US pressure on Iraqi Kurds could drag Iraq into confrontation.
Jul 19, 2026
Far Right
An article asserts that the United States is blocking the completion of Iraqi Prime Minister al-Sudani's cabinet to weaken Iraq.
Principlists view al-Sudani as an ally under American siege; they support his government while condemning US interference in Iraq's sovereignty.