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Baghdad — Iraqi parliament pledges dozens of new parliamentarians on Thursday to replace the block loyal to the powerful Shiite priest Muktadar al-Saddle, the power of rival Iranian politicians in parliament Was strengthened.
A group of 73 members of the Sudlist resigned two weeks ago after months of stalemate over the formation of a new government.
Shiite parliamentarian Ahmed Rubaier, whose party is part of an Iranian-backed block, said the coalition is now the main force of the 329-seat parliament.
"After the resignation of Congressman Saddle, we can confirm that after the oath of a new Congressman, we are the largest block in Congress with about 130 seats," he said. I told reporters.
Sadr's party is the biggest winner of the October general elections, and its success could set aside Iran's backed rivals, who have long dominated politics in Iraq. The sex has increased.
However, political disagreements between political parties prevented Congress from electing a president and forming a government.
His withdrawal is frustrating, but after defeating Saddam Hussein in 2003, Saddle, a populist whose supporters fought against the U.S. Occupation Forces, mobilized popular support. I can.
On Thursday, 64 new MPs were sworn in and nine were absent for unknown reasons, Congressional media offices said. (Report by Ahmed Rasheed; Written by Dominic Evans, edited by Raissa Kasolowsky and Nick Macfie)
