About
Fuad Masum was an Iraqi Kurdish politician who served as the president of Iraq from 2014 to 2018. He was elected president following the 2014 parliamentary election. Masum was the second non-Arab president of Iraq, following Jalal Talabani, who was also Kurdish. A long-time confidant of Talabani, Masum played a significant role in Iraqi politics for several decades. His presidency was marked by efforts to promote national unity and address the challenges facing Iraq.
Career Timeline
Founding Member of PUK
Became a founding member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), contributing to the Kurdish political movement.
Member of Iraqi Parliament
Became a member of the Iraqi Parliament following the overthrow of Saddam Hussein.
President of Iraq
Elected as the President of Iraq, playing a key role in national politics.
End of Presidency
Completed his term as President of Iraq, contributing to efforts to promote national unity.
Continued Influence
Remains an influential figure in Iraqi Kurdish politics.
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Last updated: February 24, 2026