Al-Tamimi: The House of Representatives is still being run by Al-Halbousi.
Al-Tamimi: The House of Representatives is still being run by Al-Halbousi.
1-4-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Political analyst Qasim al-Tamimi believes that the Iraqi Parliament is still being run by Mohammed al-Halbousi, albeit behind the scenes.
Al-Tamimi told Al-Maalouma, “Parliament elected Hebat as its speaker, but without Mohammed al-Halbousi, he wouldn’t have obtained the position. Therefore, al-Halbousi will remain influential and manage the Parliament from behind the scenes.”
He added, “The process is managed by the heads of the political and parliamentary blocs. Consequently, Hebat doesn’t have as strong political influence as al-Halbousi, especially since the current Speaker of Parliament holds a master’s degree in political science but is unqualified to manage the Parliament.”
He explained, “The actual management of Parliament may be in al-Halbousi’s hands, and this indicates a major flaw in the quota system. Agreements have played a strong role in selecting positions, despite hopes that the current session would be based on competence, integrity, and ability. It seems, however, that it remains at square one.”
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