Taha al-Hashimi

Taha al-Hashimi (Arabic: طه الهاشمي ;1961–1888) served briefly as prime minister of Iraq for two months, from 1 February 1941, to 2 May 1941. He was appointed prime minister by the regent, 'Abd al-Ilah, following the first ouster of the pro-Axis government of Rashid Ali al-Gaylani during World War II. When Abdul-Illah fled the country, fearing an assassination attempt, Hashimi resigned, and the government reverted to Kaylani. His younger brother, Yassin, had been Iraqi Prime Minister in 1924 & 1936.

Taha al-Hashimi
Prime Minister of Iraq
In office
3 February 1941  2 May 1941
MonarchsFaisal II
Prince Abdullah (Regent)
Preceded byRashid Ali al-Gaylani
Succeeded byRashid Ali al-Gaylani
President of the United Popular Front
Vice PresidentMohammed Ridha Al-Shabibi
Succeeded byMohammed Ridha Al-Shabibi
Personal details
Born1888
Died1961 (aged 7273)
London, United Kingdom
Political partyUnited Popular Front
Relationsolder brother of twice Iraqi Prime Minister, Yasin al-Hashimi


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