Juma Inad

Juma Inad
جمعة عناد
Minister of Defence of Iraq
In office
6 May 2020 (2020-05-06) – October 27 2022
Prime MinisterMustafa Al-Kadhimi
Preceded byNajah al-Shammari
Succeeded byThabit al-Abassi
Personal details
Born1956 (age 68–69)
CitizenshipIraq
EducationIraqi Military Academy
ProfessionMilitary officer
Military service
AllegianceIraq
Branch/serviceIraqi Ground Forces
Years of service1996-2020
RankLieutenant General
CommandsCommander of Iraqi Ground Forces
Battles/warsIraq War

Juma Inad Saadoun (born 1956) is an Iraqi military officer who served as the Minister of Defense (Iraq) from 2020 to 2022 under the cabinet of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi.[1][2] Prior to his appointment, he served as the commander of the Iraqi Ground Forces, where he played a key role in restructuring the army following the campaign against the Islamic State.

References

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  1. ^ "Meet Iraq's new Cabinet". Al Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East. 7 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Armenian PM, Iraqi Defense Minister discuss military-technical cooperation". armenpress.am. 25 March 2021. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
Political offices
Preceded by Defence Minister of Iraq
2020-2022
Succeeded by