- Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani, who received a vote of confidence yesterday in the Iraqi Parliament, commenced his duties today.
- The Shiite coalition received 12 ministries, the Sunnis received six, the Kurds received four and the smaller minority parties received one ministry.
- In his plan that was approved yesterday, Sudani promised to hold new elections within one year, offering the Sadrists and others another chance to join.
<span>Iraq’s new premier meets with cabinet</span>
