8 minutes agoUS, Iranian opponent wins Iraq parliamentary elections
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)The political bloc led by cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, the US political opponent who criticises even Iranian influence in Iraq, has been confirmed as the winner of the parliamentary elections in Iraq, according to the election commission. Sadr himself cannot become prime minister because he had not competed in the elections, but his bloc's victory over him [...]
Sadr himself cannot become prime minister because he had not competed in the elections, but his bloc's victory gives him a strong hand in launching negotiations on forming Iraqi government. His election list Sairoon secured 54 seats in Parliament.
The other political bloc led by Hadi al-Amir, Al-Fatih, which has close ties to Iran and which has had an important role in the fight against Islamic State has secured 47 seats, reports the Guardian”, the Periscope broadcast.
The coalition for Victory, which is headed by incumbent Prime Minister Haider al-Abad, is ranked third with 42 seats.
The clergyman had become famous at the time he had organized two uprisings against American troops during the occupation, and he also repeatedly fought Iran's supporters.
Taking most of the seats to parliament, Sadri does not provide the nomination for prime minister, as it needs the support of other political subjects as well.
According to Iraqi laws, the government should be formed within 90 days./Periksopi/
