Iraq crisis awaits ‘decisive decision’ – Supreme Court settles the fate of parliament
The Iraqi Supreme Federal Court will hold a hearing today (Wednesday) to decide the issue of dissolving the parliament, which was postponed more than two times.
The Sadrist movement and independent forces have previously filed separate lawsuits with the Federal Supreme Court to consider dissolving the parliament.
The court has held five hearings since last month and early this month on the case.
Iraqi media described today’s court session as crucial, as Iraq stands at a crossroads for the time being and the political crisis is escalating, with no solution in sight.
The political forces in Iraq held the second round of the national dialog yesterday without the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada Al-Sadr, or his representative.
Attendees agreed to form a technical team from various political forces to develop common visions and ideas on the road map for a national solution, and to bring viewpoints closer in order to reach early elections and achieve their requirements by reviewing the election law and reviewing the Iraqi Election Commission.
Dissolving the parliament and organizing early elections are the most prominent demands of Sadrist supporters, while his opponents, in the “coordination framework”, loyal to Iran, are insisting on forming a majority government to oversee a new ballot.
