Historical leaders of Iraq and other associated countries

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The following list shows all historical leaders of Iraq starting with the most recent. The definition of leader differs across countries, usually referring to a head of state or head of government. This list shows the person who is publicly recognized as the leader, i.e., the person representing the country internationally and being in charge of running the day-to-day domestic political agenda.

In case the country has seen one or multiple political transformations over time, former governance structures are also listed below.

Leaders of Iraq

Iraq

Abdul Latif Rashid

President

Since Oct 17th, 2022

Iraq

Barham Salih

President

Oct 2nd, 2018 to Oct 17th, 2022

Iraq

Fuad Masum

President

Jul 24th, 2014 to Oct 2nd, 2018

Iraq

Jalal Talabani

President

Apr 7th, 2005 to Jul 24th, 2014

Iraq

Ghazi Mashal Ajil al-Yawer

President

Jun 28th, 2004 to Apr 7th, 2005

Iraq

Paul Bremer

President

May 12th, 2003 to Jun 28th, 2004

Iraq

Jay Garner

President

Apr 21st, 2003 to May 12th, 2003

Iraq

Saddam Hussein

President

Jul 16th, 1979 to Apr 9th, 2003

Iraq

Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr

President

Jul 17th, 1968 to Jul 16th, 1979

Iraq

Abdul Rahman Arif

President

Apr 16th, 1966 to Jul 17th, 1968

Iraq

Abd al-Rahman al-Bazzaz

President

Apr 13th, 1966 to Apr 16th, 1966

Iraq

Abdul Salam Arif

President

Feb 8th, 1963 to Apr 13th, 1966

Iraq

Muhammad Najib ar-Ruba'i

President

Jul 14th, 1958 to Feb 8th, 1963

Iraq

Faisal II

King

Apr 4th, 1939 to Jul 14th, 1958

Iraq

Ghazi I

King

Sep 8th, 1933 to Apr 4th, 1939

Iraq

Faisal I

King

Aug 23rd, 1921 to Sep 8th, 1933