The general election results yield 188 seats for Shiites, 75 for Sunnis, and 56 for Kurds!
The general election results yield 188 seats for Shiites, 75 for Sunnis, and 56 for Kurds!
11-16-2025
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The final results of the Iraqi parliamentary elections for general seats only have revealed dramatic outcomes and profound repercussions for the Iraqi political landscape. The elections produced a predictable distribution of seats among the various political forces, raising numerous questions about Iraq’s political future.
According to the latest statistics from the Independent High Electoral Commission, the Shiite Alliance (comprised of several political blocs with varying Shiite orientations) achieved a significant victory, securing 188 seats and guaranteeing a parliamentary majority. This victory sends a strong message to the international and domestic communities that Shiite forces still enjoy widespread popularity and influence in Iraqi politics, despite all the challenges and problems facing Iraq.
However, these results may also indicate that the Shiite Alliance needs to reconsider its approach to managing political alliances, as the differences in performance among some of its constituent groups raise questions about the possibility of maintaining this unity in the future.
Political analyst Ibrahim al-Sarraj believes there is a consensus within the coordinating framework and an agreement among the various forces to form a new government, avoiding any potential disputes.
Al-Sarraj told Al-Maalouma, “There is an agreement within the coordination framework to proceed with the political process and form the new government. Some disagreements may arise regarding positions, but they will be resolved quickly according to the political weight of each bloc within the coordination framework.”
He added that “the coordination framework has established agreed-upon foundations and standards among the various parties within it, and this could be the beginning of a new government that is better than its predecessors.”
He explained that “the political majority within the coordination framework is committed to overcoming any disagreements that may arise, in order to move the political process forward towards forming a new government from within the framework itself.”
As for the Sunni blocs, they obtained 75 seats, a number that does not reflect the popular strength or political influence that was expected. Despite the relatively large number of seats, the Sunni forces suffered from fragmentation and division among several political blocs, which limited their influence in parliament. This fragmentation reflects a state of weak coordination and division that afflicts Sunni communities in Iraq.
The head of the National Tribal Movement, Abdul Rahman al-Jazaeri, ruled out the formation of a new government in the near future, warning against the interventions of US envoy Mark Savaya and attempts to impose the dictates of the US administration.
Al-Jazairi told Al-Maalomah that “the new government may need more time, and it is unlikely to be formed in the near future, especially given the lack of planning for its formation, as well as the malicious agenda of some Sunni figures who are working to give foreign powers a role in forming the government under the pretext of consensus or obtaining entitlements.
” He added that “the US envoy to Iraq, Mark Savaya, will stir up disputes and conflicts among the political parties in a way that serves the American agenda and those behind it, which portends problems, given the US envoy’s attempts to impose his conditions on Iraq.”
The Kurdish alliance secured 56 seats, a number that raises many questions and criticisms, according to several observers. This figure serves as a reminder of the problems of corruption and nepotism within Kurdish political circles. Many Kurdish politicians have been accused of using their power for personal or partisan gain at the expense of the Kurdish people. The number 56 has become part of Iraqi political culture, viewed as a symbol of corruption, nepotism, fraud, and deception—a fact that worries voters who demand genuine reforms in public administration.
In this regard, a senior Kurdish political source confirmed on Sunday that there is no political movement within the Kurdish political establishment, indicating that no concrete steps will be taken before the Federal Court issues its final ruling on the parliamentary election results.
The source, who preferred to remain anonymous, told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “the Kurdish political blocs have not yet entered into any discussions or agreements regarding the selection of a candidate for the presidency.” He explained that “movements will begin as soon as the Federal Court officially announces the results.”
The source added that the Kurdish forces are going through a complex political phase due to their failure to agree on forming a Kurdistan Regional Government for nearly a year. This will further complicate the distribution of power among them based on the results of the Iraqi parliamentary elections, which will be determined by interests, gains, and the distribution of wealth.
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