Iraq’s wildcard cleric upends politics as summer’s heat descends

In the meantime, the country’s problems are piling up: Price increases, a faltering power grid and the near-unbearable summer heat have brought fresh misery to a population that rose up in 2019 ... Read More

Cleric’s Role Reversal Upends Iraq’s Political Order

BAGHDAD—Ever since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, there have been two Baghdads. One a chaotic metropolis choked by traffic and tormented by bombings. Another is the so-called Green Zone, a ... Read More

Pro-Iran groups lose Iraq election, firebrand cleric al-Sadr wins ...

Muqtada Al-Sadr, remembered for leading an insurgency against U.S. forces after the invasion, appeared to have increased his movement’s seats. Read More

Election Victory of Shiite Cleric Could Break Iran’s Grip on Iraqi ...

With Iraq’s October parliamentary election results now ratified, political parties are negotiating the composition of the country’s next government. Observers say they see alliances between ... Read More

Iraq protests turn deadly after prominent cleric quits politics

BAGHDAD — Followers of a prominent Shiite cleric stormed Iraq’s presidential palace Monday, in an outburst of anger after the cleric vowed to quit politics. The resulting clashes with security ... Read More

Iraq Cleric’s Moves Test Political Order - WSJ

Protests by followers of Iraq cleric Moqtada al-Sadr in Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone have shaken a political system that was established after the 2003 U.S.-led invasion. Read More

Iraq’s wild-card cleric upends politics as summer’s heat descends

Iraq’s wild-card cleric upends politics as summer’s heat descends Moqtada al-Sadr is characterizing his withdrawal from parliament as an indictment of a dysfunctional political system created ... Read More