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iraqs new prime minister sworn in with partial cabinet after deadlock over key posts

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Iraq's partial cabinet formation, with oil minister approved but security posts delayed, signals continued political uncertainty. The mechanism is weak: no immediate supply disruption or policy change for Iraq's oil output. However, prolonged deadlock could delay investment decisions and capacity expansion, marginally affecting OPEC+ dynamics. Impact is country-specific (Iraq) with potential second-order effects on global oil supply expectations. No direct price move or scarcity triggered.

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  • Iraq's new PM Ali al-Zaidi sworn in with partial cabinet on 2026-05-16.
  • Oil minister Basim Mohammed Khudair approved; interior and defense ministries postponed.
  • Parliament approved 14 of 22 cabinet members; 266 lawmakers voted in favor.
Sector verdictEM_MARKETSFlatmagnitude 1/3 Β· confidence 3/5

Iraq political news has negligible impact on EM markets; window: 48h.

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