Tishwash: First official statement from Trump’s new envoy regarding the Iraqi elections
We are committed to limiting interference and armed groups
Mark Savva, the new US envoy, congratulated the Iraqi people on Thursday on the successful completion of parliamentary elections, affirming that the people had once again demonstrated their commitment to freedom, the rule of law, and building strong institutions.
Savva added that the United Nations remains strongly committed to supporting Iraq’s autonomy and reform efforts, and to work to reduce foreign interference and the influence of armed groups. link
Tishwash: After winning the elections, Al-Sudani said: “We will consider the interests of everyone, even those who chose to boycott.”
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani affirmed on Wednesday that Iraq belongs to everyone and will remain so, noting that the next phase aims to form a new government capable of representing the programs.
In a speech on the occasion of announcing the preliminary election results, Al-Sudani said, “We thank the High Electoral Commission for its efforts to make the electoral process a success, and we also thank the Supreme Religious Authority for its position and guidance.”
He added: “We call on everyone to put the country’s interest above all else and to respect the will of the voters,” noting that “the next stage aims to form a new government capable of representing the programs.”
He pointed out that “Reconstruction and Development is open to all parties without exception.”link
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Tishwash: Legal expert: The new parliament will not convene before January 9th.
Professor of Law and Dean of the College of Law at the University of Babylon, Dr. Miri Kazem, confirmed that the new House of Representatives resulting from the recent elections will not be able to convene before (January 9, 2026), which is the date of the end of the current parliamentary session, even if all legal and constitutional procedures are completed.
Dr. Kadhim explained that the parliamentary elections were organized according to a clear legal mechanism, whereby political parties and candidates have the right to appeal the election results within three days of their announcement by the Board of Commissioners, and the Judicial Electoral Commission adjudicates these appeals within a period not exceeding ten days.
Regarding the constitutional aspect, Kadhim pointed out that Article (54) of the Constitution stipulates that the President of the Republic shall convene the Council within fifteen days of the ratification of the results, with the first session to be chaired by the oldest member. Article (93), however, grants the Federal Supreme Court the authority to ratify the results without specifying a time limit, meaning that the ratification process is not bound by a fixed timeframe. link
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Tishwash: Al-Sudani thanks the commission and the religious authority and affirms: Iraq will remain for everyone without exception.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani affirmed on Wednesday that Iraq belongs to everyone and will remain so, noting that the next phase will witness the formation of a new government capable of representing national programs and fulfilling the aspirations of the people.
In a speech on the occasion of the announcement of the preliminary results of the parliamentary elections, Al-Sudani said, “The government thanks the Independent High Electoral Commission for its outstanding efforts to make the electoral process a success,” while also appreciating “the position of the Supreme Religious Authority and its guidance, which has been and continues to be a factor of support and stability for the democratic path in the country.”
The Prime Minister added: “We call on everyone to put the country’s interest above all other considerations, and to respect the will of the voters as expressed in the ballot boxes,” stressing that “the next stage aims to form a new government capable of representing reform programs and orientations.”
Al-Sudani noted that the “Reconstruction and Development Coalition is open to all parties without exception,” stressing the importance of political cooperation and national partnership in shaping the features of the next phase and building a stable and strong Iraq that serves all its citizens. link
