Expectations are that the government's candidate will be decided after the framework meeting within days
3/24/2026
Political analyst Haider al-Barzanji affirmed that the current circumstances present a significant opportunity for Iraq to take a firm stance regarding the formation of a government. Al-Barzanji told Al-Furat News Agency that "the Shiite political forces bear the greatest responsibility in moving towards the formation of a fully empowered government."
He explained that "expectations indicate that this issue will be resolved after the coordination framework meeting scheduled to be held within a few days, which will decide on naming the candidate and actually moving towards forming the government," noting that "there are no multiple options that allow for further waiting."
He added that "there is no connection between what is happening in the region and internal entitlements," stressing that "forming the government will give Iraq additional strength in dealing with important and sensitive issues, as well as strengthening the Iraqi position in economic aspects and dealing with the regional situation."
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