Sudani coalition asserts key role inside Coordination Framework after election gains

The Reconstruction and Development Alliance, led by Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, said it remains a major part of the Coordination Framework and that Sudani has become one of its most influential leaders after winning the highest number of seats in the recent elections.

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Iraqi soldier dies of wounds incurred in Kirkuk pre-election clash

Lieutenant Colonel Mustafa Naeem Jarallah, a Basra native, was seriously wounded during containment efforts in Kirkuk ahead of Iraq's 2025 parliamentary elections, eventually succumbing to his injuries on Saturday morning.

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Sunni parties lose ground as divisions weaken vote in 2025 elections

Iraq’s Sunni political blocs are projected to see a decline in their overall seats after the 2025 parliamentary elections, dropping from 80 to 73, despite the boycott of the Sadrist movement. The Taqadum Party led by Mohammed al-Halbousi remained the largest Sunni force with 33 projected seats, followed by Muthanna al-Samarrai’s Azm Alliance with 17 seats, while Khamis al-Khanjar’s Sovereignty Alliance suffered major losses.

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Three Iraqi ministers fail to secure parliament seat

Three Iraqi ministers, including the oil minister, have failed to secure the necessary votes in Tuesday’s legislative election, according to the electoral commission.

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Iraq’s top Christian leader urges swift government formation, reform for minorities

The Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church called for a swift government formation where the rights of the Christian population are protected.

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Kirkuk governor says will not join parliament despite gaining most votes

Taha was elected the governor of Kirkuk in a meeting on August 10, 2024 that was attended by five PUK members, three Arabs, and a Christian quota representative. The decision came months after the country held provincial council elections in 2023. 

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Iraq elections: 55 candidates get only one vote

Preliminary results from Iraq’s 2025 parliamentary elections revealed that 55 candidates across the country received just one vote each, likely their own. The commission’s figures showed the rare outcome affected multiple political blocs.

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Iraqi judiciary urges election winners to form government swiftly

Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council urged the winning parties of Tuesday’s parliamentary elections to accelerate negotiations to form the new legislature and government within constitutional deadlines.

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US envoy hails Iraqi election as ‘clear sign’ of progress

“The Iraqi people have once again shown their commitment to freedom, the rule of law, and strong national institutions. I commend Prime Minister [Mohammed Shia’ al-] Sudani and his government for ensuring that this important election was held on time and conducted smoothly, a clear sign that Iraq is moving toward greater prosperity and sovereignty,” Savaya said in a statement. 

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