Sovereignty Council (Iraq)

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The Sovereignty Council was the body that ruled Iraq 1958 - 1963. Its chairman Muhammad Najib ar-Ruba'i was also the head of state.

The Sovereignty Council had a representative from each of Iraqs three main communal/ethnic groups.

Other members included Khalid al-Naqshabandi (died in October 1962) and Muhammad Mahdi Kubbah.