Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's Reconstruction and Development Coalition secured first place in the parliamentary elections with 1.317 million votes nationwide, according to preliminary results announced by the Independent High Electoral Commission.</span

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Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's Reconstruction and Development Coalition secured first place in the parliamentary elections with 1.317 million votes nationwide, according to preliminary results announced by the Independent High Electoral Commission.

Voter turnout in Iraq's parliamentary elections reached 56.11 percent, marking a significant increase from the record low of 41 percent recorded in the 2021 elections, with over 12 million people participating out of 21 million eligible voters.</span

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France 24

Voter turnout in Iraq's parliamentary elections reached 56.11 percent, marking a significant increase from the record low of 41 percent recorded in the 2021 elections, with over 12 million people participating out of 21 million eligible voters.

Al-Sudani's coalition won 15 seats in Baghdad province, which holds 71 parliamentary seats, while former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's State of Law Coalition secured the second-highest number of seats in the capital with approximately 8 to 11 seats.</span

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FDD's Long War Journal

Al-Sudani's coalition won 15 seats in Baghdad province, which holds 71 parliamentary seats, while former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's State of Law Coalition secured the second-highest number of seats in the capital with approximately 8 to 11 seats.

The Kurdistan Democratic Party achieved an unexpected victory in Nineveh province, a predominantly Sunni Arab area, securing the highest number of seats there, while also leading with over one million votes nationwide across all provinces.</span

The Kurdistan Democratic Party achieved an unexpected victory in Nineveh province, a predominantly Sunni Arab area, securing the highest number of seats there, while also leading with over one million votes nationwide across all provinces.

No single party can form a government independently in Iraq's 329-member parliament, requiring coalition negotiations among the strongest blocs to secure a majority — a process that has historically taken months to complete in previous elections.</span

Al Jazeera

No single party can form a government independently in Iraq's 329-member parliament, requiring coalition negotiations among the strongest blocs to secure a majority — a process that has historically taken months to complete in previous elections.

Al-Sudani came to power in 2022 with backing from pro-Iran Shiite parties but has since positioned himself as balancing Iraq's relationships with both Tehran and Washington while focusing on infrastructure development and public service improvements.</span

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Al-Sudani came to power in 2022 with backing from pro-Iran Shiite parties but has since positioned himself as balancing Iraq's relationships with both Tehran and Washington while focusing on infrastructure development and public service improvements.

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Al-Sudani's victory represents Iraq's growing democratic maturity despite widespread voter apathy. The election saw familiar faces dominate as expected, with pro-Iran parties maintaining their grip on power while the country struggles with endemic corruption and mismanagement that leaves ordinary Iraqis hopeless about meaningful change.

Al-Sudani's victory represents Iraq's growing democratic maturity despite widespread voter apathy. The election saw familiar faces dominate as expected, with pro-Iran parties maintaining their grip on power while the country struggles with endemic corruption and mismanagement that leaves ordinary Iraqis hopeless about meaningful change.</span

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Iraq votes in parliamentary elections amid US security talks and concerns about Iranian influence

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Iraqis hold little hope for change as they head to the polls

Iraq's election marks a democratic breakthrough with turnout surging to 55 percent, shattering the previous low of 41 percent. This represents a generational shift as young protesters moved from streets to ballot boxes, embracing reform through legitimate political participation rather than destructive demonstrations.

Iraq's election marks a democratic breakthrough with turnout surging to 55 percent, shattering the previous low of 41 percent. This represents a generational shift as young protesters moved from streets to ballot boxes, embracing reform through legitimate political participation rather than destructive demonstrations.</span

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PM Al-Sudani's Coalition Wins Iraq Elections

PM Al-Sudani's Coalition Wins Iraq Elections

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Al-Sudani's victory represents Iraq's growing independence from foreign interference and validates the country's democratic progress. The impressive 55% voter turnout demolished previous low records and demonstrates renewed faith in the electoral system. This mandate strengthens Iraq's ability to resist American pressure and pursue policies that truly serve Iraqi interests rather than Washington's agenda.

Al-Sudani's victory represents Iraq's growing independence from foreign interference and validates the country's democratic progress. The impressive 55% voter turnout demolished previous low records and demonstrates renewed faith in the electoral system. This mandate strengthens Iraq's ability to resist American pressure and pursue policies that truly serve Iraqi interests rather than Washington's agenda.</span

Al-Sudani's win masks Iraq's continued domination by Iranian proxies and corrupt power brokers who manipulate elections behind the scenes. Despite higher turnout, the same sectarian politicians and US-sanctioned terrorist groups like Kataib Hezbollah secured parliamentary seats. The system remains rigged to benefit Tehran's interests while ordinary Iraqis suffer from endemic corruption and failed governance.

Al-Sudani's win masks Iraq's continued domination by Iranian proxies and corrupt power brokers who manipulate elections behind the scenes. Despite higher turnout, the same sectarian politicians and US-sanctioned terrorist groups like Kataib Hezbollah secured parliamentary seats. The system remains rigged to benefit Tehran's interests while ordinary Iraqis suffer from endemic corruption and failed governance.</span

PM Al-Sudani's Coalition Wins Iraq Elections

PM Al-Sudani's Coalition Wins Iraq Elections

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