Fractures within the Shiite camp ahead of Iraq’s 2025 elections

As Iraq prepares for pivotal parliamentary elections on November 11, fractures within the Shiite political sphere are becoming increasingly pronounced.

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Sadr rejects President Rashid’s request to participate in November elections

Prominent Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr shunned Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid's request that his Shiite National Movement participate in the country's parliamentary elections, refusing to engage with a legislature consisting of "the corrupt and enemies of the people."

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Sudani warns of ‘voices of sedition’ ahead of upcoming elections

The Iraqi premier’s remarks come as dozens of tribes from central and southern Iraq have announced their intention to boycott the upcoming parliamentary elections in support of a recent call from influential Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, who urged his followers not to participate in the process on account of ongoing “corruption” in the country.

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Iraqi Shiite tribes to boycott elections in support of Sadr

Despite being out of politics for nearly three years, Sadr still exerts significant influence over Iraq's Shiite population

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Sadr says will not participate in upcoming elections

Last month, Sadr urged his supporters to update their voter registrations, but on Thursday, he said that participating in the elections “constitutes assistance in sin.”

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Sadr yet to decide on election participation: source

Muqtada al-Sadr is yet to make a decision about his movement participating in Iraq's upcoming parliamentary elections, a source from the movement told The New Region.

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Officials, experts warn Iraq risks economic, diplomatic fallout from halting imports from Israel-supporting nations

Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has called on the government to ban imports from nations backing Israel, particularly those supplying it with weapons. Officials and experts warn the move could harm Iraq’s economy, which depends heavily on imports from Western and regional countries.

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Iraq’s Sudani, Sadr stress importance of ‘historic’ census for development, transparency

Iraq’s long-awaited population and housing census begins Wednesday, with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani highlighting its role in planning and governance. Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sadr called for transparency and urged citizens to provide accurate data. The census is expected to guide Iraq’s future development efforts.

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Reports hint at a possible Sadr return to Iraqi political scene

More than two years after his political withdrawal, influential Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sadr is reportedly considering a return to Iraq’s political scene, according to sources close to his political movement.

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