Iraq’s ruling Shia bloc races to choose PM as US, Iran watch
Al Jazeera·3h ago·Fear
What Happened
Iraq's largest Shia parliamentary bloc, the Coordination Framework, has failed to nominate a prime ministerial candidate five months after elections. Incumbent PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani competes against pro-Iran figure Nouri al-Maliki, opposed by the United States. The bloc must choose by April 26 constitutionally while Iraq balances ties between Washington and Tehran amid regional tensions.
Key Entities
IraqCoordination FrameworkMohammed Shia al-SudaniNouri al-MalikiUnited StatesIranIsmail QaaniQuds Force