Iranian figures are pressuring Abdul-Wahed-Sources Iranian figures are pressuring Abdul-Wahed-Sources 

Shafaq News / Two reliable sources reported that the head of the New Generation (al-Jeel al-Jadeed) bloc, Shaswar Abdul-Wahed, is being pressured by Iranian figures for supporting the Homeland Rescue alliance. 

The sources told Shafaq News agency that Iranian figures threatened to shut down some of Abdul-Wahed's commercial projects among other

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Expert reveals the expected aftermath if Parliament fails to elect a new PresidentExpert reveals the expected aftermath if Parliament fails to elect a new President

Shafaq News / Legal expert Ali al-Tamimi said today that not electing a President tomorrow will lead to dismantling the Parliament.

Al-Tamimi added that the Federal Supreme Court Decision No. 24 of 2022 about opening the door for Presidential candidature, the Parliament Presidium has only 30 days, as per Article 72 II of the Iraqi Constitution,

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The New Generation bloc might boycott Wednesday's session-Abdul-Wahed saysThe New Generation bloc might boycott Wednesday's session-Abdul-Wahed says

Shafaq News/ The head of the New Generation (al-Jeel al-Jadeed) bloc, Shaswar Abdul-Wahed, said that his bloc will not attend tomorrow's parliamentary session if the 17 demands he submitted last Saturday are not met.

Abdul-Wahed addressed the bloc's representatives saying, "if the citizens' interest requires hindering holding the session until the

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Al-Maliki meets the Italian ambassador to Baghdad Al-Maliki meets the Italian ambassador to Baghdad 

Shafaq News/ The head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, warned of "great dangers" that may occur if an essential component was prevented from receiving its entitlements.

A statement by Al-Maliki's office said that the latter received today the Italian ambassador to Baghdad, and discussed with him the latest political developments in

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CF to convene on WednesdayCF to convene on Wednesday

Shafaq News / The Coordination Framework (CF) is expected to hold a meeting in conjunction with the Presidential vote session scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday.

Ongoing negotiations between the Coordination Framework and the Sadrist movement might fruit a  meeting between the leaders of the rival Shiite parties on the eve of the session called

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Massive explosion heard in Fallujah Massive explosion heard in Fallujah 

Shafaq News / A massive explosion was heard in Fallujah, al-Anbar governorate. 

The head of Fallujah police department, Jamal al-Jumaili, said that military cashes and ammunition left behind by ISIS were detonated by al-Anbar operations command.

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