Iraq: PM Sudani’s Coalition Tops Parliamentary Election

The Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) announced final parliamentary election results, confirming Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s Reconstruction and Development Alliance as the leading bloc with 46 seats. Since no single group secured a majority in the 329-member parliament, the result mandates a prolonged, high-stakes process of government formation, which may take months. This period increases political instability and will test the government’s capacity to manage internal security, economic reforms, and the critical balance between US and Iranian regional influence.