Iraq’s newly elected parliament has chosen Haybat al-Halbousi as its speaker, a significant step in the formation of the new government after months of political turmoil.
Iraq’s parliament elected Haybat al-Halbousi from the Taqaddum Party as speaker, receiving 208 votes against two rivals. This election marks a critical phase in forming a new government following the November 11 vote. The Shia Coordination Framework now must decide whether to support incumbent Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani or another candidate amid increasing influence from pro-Iran factions. The political process is expected to be lengthy, as seen in previous elections.
