Shia Bloc's Race to Pick Iraq's Next PM Draws Global Attention
Iraq's ruling Shia bloc is under pressure to choose a new prime minister as the US and Iran closely watch the internal divisions within the bloc.
The Iraqi Shia parliamentary bloc is in a race to select a new prime minister, with both the United States and Iran keeping a close eye on the proceedings. The visit of Ismail Qaani, the commander of Iran's Quds Force, to Baghdad at the request of the current Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, underscores the high stakes involved in this political transition.
The Shia bloc, which holds a majority in the Iraqi parliament, is grappling with internal divisions as it seeks to identify a candidate who can navigate the complex geopolitical landscape and address the country's pressing challenges. The new prime minister will need to balance the competing interests of Iraq's neighbors, as well as manage the delicate relationship between the central government and the autonomous Kurdish region.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Al Jazeera
