January : UN Secretary - General 's spokesman hails ` ` positive step towards political stability '' Nuri al - Maliki is now one of Iraq 's three vice presidents . Parliament approves a new constitution , but several key Cabinet positions are vacant . Several key Cabinet posts remain vacant . February : New Iraqi government is ` ` unquestionably a major milestone ''
January : UN Secretary - General 's spokesman hails ` ` positive step towards political stability '' Nuri al - Maliki is now one of Iraq 's three vice presidents . Parliament approves a new constitution , but several key Cabinet positions are vacant . February : New Iraqi government is ` ` unquestionably a major milestone ''