Live
eineurope/
Home/Iraq/Topic · Iraqi factions meet to select new PM
Iraq20 Apr

Iraqi factions meet to select new PM

Iraq's Shiite Coordination Framework failed to nominate a prime minister, with Al-Badri receiving 7 votes and Sudani 5, forcing a delay until next week.

Sources
9 verified
Location
Baghdad, Iraq
Updated
Monday, 20 April 2026 at 18:47 UTC
0:00
Video
Synthesis · 9 sources
Iraq's Shiite Coordination Framework has failed to secure a nomination for the position of prime minister in its latest meeting. Al Jazeera and Rudaw, which had initially reported a successful nomination, have retracted their claims. The vote saw Mohammed Shia' Al-Badri receive 7 out of 12 votes, while incumbent Mohammed Al-Sudani received 5, falling short of the required majority. The factions will convene again next week to attempt another vote.
Updates · 8
20 AprEnemy Watch — Official

The coordination meeting has ended, and an announcement of the new prime minister is expected shortly.

20 AprAlHaq News | English - Middle East & Geopolitics

The meeting is currently ongoing, as indicated by a video from the source.

20 AprRerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts 🇺🇸

The Coordination Framework has selected Bassem Al-Badri as its candidate, with Nour Al-Maliki withdrawing and endorsing him, following reported endorsement by Iran's Qaani.

20 Apr@officialrnintel

Local reports confirm Al-Badri was endorsed by Iran during Qaani's visit.

20 AprEnemy Watch — Official

The Coordination Framework has decided to continue its meeting on Tuesday and extend it into Wednesday.

20 Apr@Osint613

The Coordination Framework has postponed its decision on the nominee, with reports indicating internal dissatisfaction and Nouri al-Maliki's unhappiness with the move.

20 AprRerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts 🇺🇸

Media outlets have retracted earlier reports of a successful nomination, providing the specific vote count showing Bassem al-Badri received 7 votes and Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani received 5, with the meeting postponed to next week.

20 Apr@officialrnintel

Al Jazeera and Rudaw have retracted their earlier reports of a successful nomination, confirming the vote failed with Al-Badri receiving 7 votes and Sudani 5.

Prediction markets · Polymarket
e/eineurope · topic · T-02426