Is Haider Al-Abadi A-List?
No — Haider Al-Abadi is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.
Reached A-list in 2017
Defeat of ISIS in Iraq
Lost A-list status in 2018
Dropped to B tier — Not Selected for Second Term
Ranking Timeline
Minister of Communication
Al-Abadi serves as Minister of Communication in post-Saddam Iraq.
Appointed Prime Minister
Al-Abadi becomes Prime Minister amid the rise of ISIS.
Defeat of ISIS in Iraq
Leads the Iraqi government in its fight against ISIS.
Not Selected for Second Term
Al-Abadi is not selected for a second term as Prime Minister.
Criticism for Corruption Handling
Faces criticism for his handling of corruption.
Fading Political Influence
His political influence in Iraq has diminished.
Last updated: September 23, 2026