Baghdad, Feb 1, 2026 (AFP) - Iraq parliament delays presidential vote again

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2026-02-01

Iraq's parliament has again postponed the election of the country's new president, state media reported on Sunday, amid intense political horse-trading and US pressure over the new prime minister. It was the second time parliament has delayed the presidential vote, which had first been due last week. An AFP correspondent in the parliament said the required quorum was not reached on Sunday. The vote was therefore delayed, according to the official......

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