Al-Dulaimi Directs Parliamentary Committees to Question Labor Minister Over Benefit Suspensions

Parliamentary oversight intensified in 2026 as Deputy Speaker Al-Dulaimi called for an immediate session with the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs. The discussion centers on the controversial 2026 halt of payments to social welfare recipients. By tasking multiple committees with this inquiry, the Iraqi Parliament seeks to resolve the technical and legal issues leading to these salary interruptions during the current fiscal year.