Ahmed Jassim Al Asadi (also spelled al-Assadi, ) (born 1 February 1970) is an Iraqi politician and militia leader who served as the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs during 2022–2026. He leads the Bilad Sumer Bloc (previously Sanad National Bloc), which is part of the governing Coordination Framework. He also leads the 'Islamic Movement in Iraq' and its armed wing Kata'ib Jund al-Imam. He was previously the spokesman of the Fatah Alliance and the Popular Mobilization Forces. On 9 August 2026, the Supreme Judicial Council ordered his arrest.
He was the victim of an extortion campaign carried out by Australian and Canadian citizens. Al-Asadi is a dual Australian and Iraqi national.He hails from the Banu Asad tribe.
Positions Member of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Iraqi Parliament MP from Dhi Qar Governorate He was considered an alternative deputy to then-Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi He served as a national reconciliation adviser to the former Iraqi prime minister
See also
Hadi Al-Amiri Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis Mohanad Najim Aleqabi Qais Khazali
References
External links An Interview with Ahmed Al Asadi on Al Mayadeen - YouTube