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Iraqi News
6 days ago
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A meeting between Al-Sadr and Al-Amri
INA - NAJAF The leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, received on Saturday, the head of Al-Fateh Alliance Hadi al-Amiri in Al-Hanana district, Najaf. The private office of the leader of the Sadrist movement stated in a brief statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "Sayyed Al-Sadr received the head of the Al-Fateh Alliance Hadi Al-Amiri in Al-Hanana, Najaf,"
Shafaq News
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Al-Sadr rejects mediation: Election boycott stands
Shafaq News – Baghdad Patriotic Shiite Movement (PSM) leader Muqtada al-Sadr remains resolute in his decision to boycott Iraq's upcoming parliamentary elections, despite ongoing mediation efforts by leaders within the Coordination Framework (CF), sources told Shafaq News on Sunday. With direct communication stalled, the CF, a major Shiite bloc, has sought the help of senior cleric Mustafa al-Yaqubi—a figure respected by both sides—in hopes of reopening dialogue and breaking the deadlock. Still, a source close to al-Sadr's residence in Najaf dismissed the likelihood of any progress. 'Any new mediation attempt is doomed to fail,' the source said, reaffirming that al-Sadr has no plans to reconsider his stance. First announced in March, the boycott of this election was recently reiterated in a statement outlining conditions for potential participation, including disarming armed groups, empowering the army and police, protecting Iraq's sovereignty, and prosecuting corrupt officials.
Shafaq News
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Muqtada al-Sadr signals return to Iraqi politics
Shafaq News – Baghdad The Iraqi Patriotic Shiite Movement, led by Muqtada al-Sadr, is seriously considering participation in the upcoming 11 November parliamentary elections, a senior official from the movement revealed on Saturday. The figure, speaking to Shafaq News on condition of anonymity, cited al-Sadr's recent tweet—'We elect the lamp of guidance, and board the ship of salvation'—as more than symbolic. 'This tweet marks a clear turning point, reflecting renewed momentum in our commitment to addressing the concerns of the Iraqi people,' he explained, emphasizing the movement's ongoing opposition to corruption, foreign influence, and sectarian governance. While participation in the elections is under active consideration, any decision will be based on a comprehensive national reform vision that prioritizes public interest over factional gains. 'Our goal is not to seek power for its own sake, but to advance a national project that restores dignity to the people and strengthens the legitimacy of the state,' the official added. A final announcement is reportedly expected within days. In Iraq's 2021 parliamentary elections, al-Sadr's bloc secured 73 seats, becoming the largest parliamentary group. However, in 2022, he unexpectedly withdrew from political participation over corruption allegations. Observers note that a potential return could disrupt current political calculations and even affect the timing of the upcoming vote.
Shafaq News
15-07-2025
- 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.
Rudaw Net
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Rudaw Net
Sadr expels 31 affiliates for defying elections boycott
Also in Iraq Baghdad says Erbil's demand for more domestic oil delays export restart Drone downed near Peshmerga position in Kirkuk Iraq's top court to hear key cases on delayed Kurdistan salaries Over 700 daily overflights as Iraqi airspace fully recovers post-tensions A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraq's influential Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr on Sunday expelled 31 members from his National Shiite Movement - formerly the Sadrist Movement - and its affiliated armed wing, Saraya al-Salam, for defying his orders and joining electoral lists ahead of the country's November 11 parliamentary elections. The move comes amid Sadr's continued boycott of the vote. In a statement accompanying the list of expelled individuals, Sadr wrote: 'I distance myself from all of them, just as they have distanced themselves from us,' referring to candidates from the movement and brigades who had registered despite his directive to abstain. Many of those removed were affiliated with rival political factions within the Shiite-led Coordination Framework, as well as electoral lists backed by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani and Deputy Parliament Speaker Mohsen al-Mandalawi. Since late March, Sadr has firmly reiterated his refusal to participate in the 2025 legislative elections, denouncing the process as deeply compromised by 'corruption.' Responding in writing to a supporter's question about the movement's electoral role in the vote, the cleric declared, 'So long as corruption is prevalent, I will not participate in a flawed electoral process.' More recently, in early July, Sadr reaffirmed his stance, calling for sweeping reforms, including disarmament of armed groups, the restoration of state authority and accountability for corruption. Of note, in Iraq's last elections in October 2021, Sadr's bloc won a plurality, securing 73 of 329 parliamentary seats. However, a prolonged deadlock with the Coordination Framework over forming a government led Sadr to withdraw his lawmakers from parliament, effectively ending his bloc's formal political engagement.
