Chief of the Iraqi General Staff

The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iraq (Arabic: رئاسة اركان الجيش العراقي) is the chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iraq. He is

Chief of the General Staff
Arabic: رئاسة اركان الجيش
Shoulder insignia specificly for the chief
Incumbent
General Abdel Emir Yarallah

since 8 June 2020
Ministry of Defense
Member ofGeneral Staff
Reports toMinistry of Defense
SeatGreen Zone, Baghdad
AppointerPrime Minister of Iraq
Formation6 Jan 1921
First holderSaleh Saeb

appointed by the Prime Minister of Iraq, who is the commander-in-chief. The position dates to the period of the Independence of Iraq.[1]

The current Chief of the General Staff is General Abdel Emir Yarallah, since 8 June July 2020.[2]

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