US Envoy Mediates Crisis Over Iraq Speaker's Removal
ERBIL — US Ambassador to Iraq Alina Romanowski is mediating between conflicting parties to address the ongoing issue involving Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbusi, a leading Arab newspaper reported.
The diplomat held discussions with Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council Chairman Fayeq Zeidan over recent developments and the country's security situation, emphasizing the significance of an independent court adhering to legal procedures and the Iraqi constitution.
Romanowski acknowledged her meeting with Halbousi, referring to him as the "speaker of the House of Representatives" in a recent tweet. The diplomat is reportedly engaged in a series of political meetings to tackle the crisis triggered by the Federal Court's decision to remove Halbousi from parliament.
Anonymous sources within the Iraqi parliament revealed that Romanowski has proposed a resolution to the issue, considering the removal of Halbousi as an urgent decision not grounded in the constitution. The US ambassador aims to act as a mediator between Iraq's political factions to address the matter, deeming it potentially perilous for the country's stability.
Iraqi political analyst Mujahid Tai highlighted on social media that there are numerous parties challenging the Federal Court's decision on Halbousi. He expressed the view that maintaining the existing political balance in Iraq is more challenging than upholding the court's ruling.
On the other hand, Halbousi’s opponent, Bassem Khashan, criticized the US ambassador, asserting that she favors retaining Halbousi as the speaker of the Iraqi parliament. Khashan accused her of supporting someone accused of “fraudulent” activities.
Amid these political tensions, concerns have risen about the potential impact on Iraq and the region. The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) recently commented on the matter and emphasized the need for a careful assessment of the situation, calling for responsible steps to align with the constitution, coalition agreements, and the federal government agenda. The party stressed the importance of returning to principles that promote partnership, consensus, and balance for the stability and unity of Iraq.
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