Iraq’s Election Shock Sets Off a West-vs-Iran Showdown
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Iraq's parliamentary election results show a narrow victory for pro-West Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, sparking a potential showdown between the West and Iran, with implications for regional politics and stability.
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Pro?West Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al?Sudani performed strongly in the 11 November parliamentary elections – the seventh since Saddam Hussein’s fall in 2003. With turnout around 56%, Sudani’s Reconstruction and Development Coalition emerged as the largest faction, winning 1.3 million votes out of nearly 11 million cast, beating the pro-Iran State of Law Alliance by 370,000. However, Sudani’s faction still only received 15% of the seats in parliament, totalling 46 out of 329. On the other hand, pro-Iran…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on December 2, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.