About Erfan al-Hiyali
Born 1956. Erfan al-Hiyali is an Iraqi military leader and politician.
Erfan al-Hiyali was the Defence minister of Iraq, serving in the Cabinet of Haider al-Abadi. The Iraqi parliament voted on al-Hiyali as defense minister on 30 January 2017. He was succeeded by Najah al-Shammari on 24 June 2019. He was also formerly the Commander of Iraqi Central Command.
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Who is Erfan al-Hiyali?
Iraqi politician
When was Erfan al-Hiyali born?
Erfan al-Hiyali was born in 1956 in Al Anbar Governorate.
What is Erfan al-Hiyali's occupation?
Erfan al-Hiyali is a military leader and politician.
What nationality is Erfan al-Hiyali?
Erfan al-Hiyali is Iraqi.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Erfan al-Hiyali. https://biography.guide/erfan-al-hiyali/
MLA: "Erfan al-Hiyali." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/erfan-al-hiyali/.
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