Iraqi lawmaker decries potential absence of Syrian president from Arab summit as 'insult to Iraq'

Alaa al-Hadadi, a member of Iraq's State of Law Coalition, said the possible absence of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa from the upcoming Arab League summit in Baghdad would be an insult to Iraq, also threatening a withdrawal of the Coalition from the political process.

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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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Iraqi Parliament's performance declines; Fifth round deemed 'weakest'

The current parliamentary round in Iraq is marked by legislative weakness and political division, with fewer laws passed compared to previous rounds.

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Why does Sadr aim to broaden his support base?

With the renaming of the Sadrist movement to the "National Shiite Movement," Muqtada al-Sadr seeks to expand his Shiite support base, navigate Iraq's political complexities, and reposition himself ahead of pivotal elections.

Sam Mahmoud

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