Speaker of the Council of Representatives of Iraq

Speaker of the Council of Representatives of Iraq
Coat of arms of Iraq
since 29 December 2025
AppointerCouncil of Representatives of Iraq
Term length4 years
Inaugural holderHaibat al-Halbousi
(current incarnation)
Formation16 March 2008
(current incarnation)

The speaker of the Council of Representatives of Iraq is the presiding officer of that legislature. The position was preceded by the Speaker of the National Assembly of Iraq, up to the Iraq War.

The role of the speaker is reserved for a Sunni Muslim as per ethno-sectarian quota to ensure diversity within Iraq's government. The role of first and second deputy speakers are respectively prearranged for a Shia and Kurdish politician as well.

Haibat al-Halbousi is the current incumbent speaker, being elected to the position in 29 December 2025.

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