Mustafa Al-Kadhimi is an Iraqi politician and journalist who served as the Prime Minister of Iraq from May 2020 to October 2022. He was appointed during a time of political instability and protests against corruption and poor governance. Al-Kadhimi previously held the position of head of the Iraqi National Intelligence Service, where he focused on combating terrorism and improving national security. Born in 1967 in Baghdad, Al-Kadhimi has a background in journalism and has worked for various media outlets. He played a significant role in the fight against the Islamic State and aimed to strengthen Iraq's sovereignty while balancing relations with neighboring countries and global powers.