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Shafaq News
17 hours ago
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- Shafaq News
Iraq's Coordination Framework denies receiving letter from Ayatollah Al-Sistani
Shafaq News - Baghdad On Friday, the Coordination Framework (CF) Secretary-General Abbas al-Amiri dismissed reports claiming it had received a message from Iraq's supreme religious authority in Najaf. The CF is an influential Iraqi Shiite political bloc that emerged after the 2021 elections. Following the Sadrist Movement's withdrawal of its MPs in June 2022, the CF effectively became the largest force in Iraqi politics. Unofficial reports claimed that Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani had warned CF leaders of an 'existential war' threatening the Shiite community following heightened tensions with Iran. The alleged message called for unity, anti-corruption efforts, and an end to appointments based on sectarian quotas. In recent years, Ayatollah al-Sistani refrained from meeting with political actors and limited his rare public statements to issues of major national interest and public welfare.
Iraqi News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Coordination Framework fears potential Al-Sadr-Al-Sudani alliance ahead of Iraq's election
Baghdad ( – Leaders of Iraq's ruling Shia coalition, the Coordination Framework, held a high-level meeting on Tuesday (July 15, 2025) to discuss the latest political maneuvers by influential cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, which have sparked fears of a potential new alliance between Al-Sadr and Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani that could reshape the upcoming parliamentary elections. The meeting, held at the office of former Prime Minister and Al-Nasr Coalition leader Haider al-Abadi, focused on the repercussions of Al-Sadr's recent statements. An informed source within the Framework told a local news agency that the coalition is grappling with how to respond to this 'new equation.' Al-Sadr's calculated move: An alternative path Despite maintaining his personal boycott of the November 11, 2025 elections and recently disavowing dozens of his own followers for running against his decision, Al-Sadr on Monday hinted at a new strategy. He signaled his readiness to support an 'alternative bloc' that publicly commits to his comprehensive reform program. The key tenets of Al-Sadr's program include ensuring Iraq's independence, confining all weapons to the hands of the state, strengthening the army and police, dissolving militias, and formally organizing the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) within a new legal security framework. The Framework's fear: A Sadr-Sudani alignment According to the source, these reformist conditions, particularly regarding state control of arms and the PMF, conflict with the policies of several key parties within the Coordination Framework. More alarmingly for some, they align with the perceived leanings of their own prime minister. 'Some leaders within the Framework have detected what they consider to be preliminary signals of an unannounced alignment between Al-Sadr and the leanings of Al-Sudani on this matter,' the source explained. 'These leaders fear that Al-Sadr could provide indirect support to Al-Sudani in the upcoming elections,' creating a powerful new rival bloc that could challenge their dominance. The Framework's meeting reportedly stressed the need to contain any shifts in Shia voter sentiment that could lead to a fragmentation of their power base. Political analyst Atheer Al-Sharaa noted that Al-Sadr's recent publication of his old 'Triple Alliance' documents was a 'clear rejection of consensus-based politics,' suggesting he feels betrayed by past allies and is unwilling to repeat the experience. He added that any genuine consensus would be complex, as Al-Sadr's condition of disarming all factions has been met with rejection by some armed groups. As the November election approaches, Al-Sadr's latest move has successfully reshuffled the political deck. The Coordination Framework now faces the complex challenge of managing not only its primary rival but also the potential for a powerful new political axis to form around its own Prime Minister.
Shafaq News
5 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Al-Sadr's demands challenge the Coordination Framework
Shafaq News – Baghdad Muqtada al-Sadr's latest proposal was a key focus of the Coordination Framework's recent meeting, where the Shiite political alliance reviewed developments in Iraq's electoral landscape and discussed the implications of al-Sadr's conditions. A source familiar with the meeting told Shafaq News that the discussions focused on the implications of al-Sadr's conditions, which include sweeping reform measures that directly challenge the policies of several Framework factions—most notably, the call to place all weapons under state control and to restructure the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) under a new legal and security framework. 'Some leaders within the Framework believe they have observed early signs of a quiet convergence between al-Sadr's agenda and the stance of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on key issues,' the source revealed, adding that those leaders reportedly fear that al-Sadr may offer indirect support to al-Sudani in the upcoming elections. The Framework also emphasized the need to counter any shift in Shiite voter sentiment that could threaten its current dominance in parliament. Muqtada al-Sadr recently declared his disavowal of dozens of political and military figures linked to his movement for deciding to contest the upcoming elections—scheduled for November 11, 2025—in defiance of his formal call to boycott the vote.
Shafaq News
5 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq's Coordination Framework calls for enhanced election security
Shafaq News – Baghdad On Monday, Iraq's Coordination Framework, an alliance of Shiite political factions, called for the swift approval of urgent legislation in parliament, underscoring the need to strengthen electoral security ahead of the national elections set for November 11, 2025. In a statement, the group confirmed holding its regular meeting at the office of former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani also attending. The talks focused on recent political and security developments, along with a range of national issues under active review. The discussion extended to regional and international developments, with participants reviewing how broader geopolitical shifts could influence Iraq's internal stability. They further stressed the importance of maintaining a unified national position in the face of external pressures, particularly those with potential to impact the country's security and political cohesion. Preparations for the parliamentary elections formed a core part of the meeting. Leaders emphasized the importance of ensuring a secure, transparent, and inclusive electoral environment—one capable of preserving procedural integrity and encouraging wide voter participation. The group finally urged the parliament to move swiftly on legislative measures they consider vital for safeguarding the electoral process, warning that further delays could undermine public confidence and institutional readiness.
Iraqi News
5 days ago
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraqi parliamentary session postponed amid row over Speaker Al-Mashhadani's remarks
Baghdad ( – A session of the Iraqi Parliament was abruptly postponed on Monday (July 14, 2025) after a heated verbal altercation erupted between Speaker Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani, his First Deputy Mohsen Al-Mandalawi, and MPs from the Coordination Framework. A parliamentary source reported that the dispute was ignited by recent televised remarks from Al-Mashhadani, in which he suggested that the country could soon witness demonstrations leading to an 'emergency government.' The argument led to Speaker Al-Mashhadani walking out of the session hall. While over 180 MPs were present, the Parliament Presidency later issued a brief statement officially postponing the session due to a 'lack of legal quorum.' In a significant escalation, the source revealed that MPs are now holding a meeting in the parliament's cafeteria to discuss gathering signatures for a motion to dismiss Al-Mashhadani from his position. The Speaker's comments have reportedly 'shaken the political scene,' with calls for an apology.
