Protests loom in Iraq as Sadrist bloc coordinates ‘huge’ Friday prayers: Report

Sadrist officials expect a sit-in protest to be held outside Baghdad's Green Zone and believe protesters could storm the gates of the district

Sadrist bloc threatens mass resignation eight months into Iraq’s political deadlock

Muqtada al-Sadr has rejected numerous calls by Shia-majority parties to form a coalition government

Sadrist bloc withdraws from negotiations to form Iraqi government

Days after saying that a consensus government with the Coordination Framework would mean 'the end of the country,' Muqtada al-Sadr has stepped aside to allow the Coordination Framework to lead negotiations

Iraq’s Sadrist bloc withdraws from all negotiations to form next government

Prominent Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has called on all members of his bloc to boycott Monday’s parliamentary session

Iraq’s Sadrist and Sunni blocs to back KDP candidate for President

The announcement comes after the Federal Supreme Court rejected the nomination of Hoshyar Zibari for the post

Sadrists announce latest boycott of government formation in Iraq

Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, the country's new prime minister, has 30 days to form a cabinet

Unrest boils over in southern Iraq as Sadrist militia attacks PMU headquarters

Violent clashes also took place in Dhi Qar province, where authorities declared a curfew after the death of five Iraqi soldiers

Sadrists spearhead protests on third anniversary of October revolution

The October Revolution protest movement is considered the largest grassroots mobilization in Iraq's modern history

Iraqi PM cuts Egypt trip short as Sadrist protesters force judiciary shutdown

Followers of Muqtada al-Sadr are demanding that the judiciary dissolve parliament, despite officials announcing they do not have the authority to do so

No solution to Iraq’s crisis until Sadrists lift parliament siege: Al-Maliki

Despite agreeing to call for early elections, lawmakers have been unable to hold a vote after supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr occupied parliament and its surroundings

Thousands of Sadrists gather for mass prayer in Baghdad’s Green Zone

The mass prayer was seen by some in Iraq as a show of power and influence by the leading Shia cleric, who has continuously rejected dialogue and prolonged Iraq’s political impasse

Hundreds of Sadrist supporters storm Iraqi parliament

Muqtada al-Sadr called off his supporters, who were marching against the nomination of Mohammed al-Sudani for the post of PM, when they breached the high-security Green Zone of Baghdad

Iraq parliament swears in 64 new members after mass resignation of Sadrists

The Shia majority Coordination Framework is now expected to lead negotiations to form a government without the involvement of the Sadrists

Over 70 Sadrist Movement lawmakers resign from Iraqi parliament

The UN has warned that the streets of Iraq are about to 'boil over' over the failure by lawmakers to form a government for over eight months

Iraq’s Sadrist movement announces ‘turn to the opposition’ for one month

Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has failed multiple times to form a new government since winning last October's controversial elections

Iraq’s Coordination Framework to form new bloc led by Nouri al-Maliki

The surprise turn of events comes after Muqtada al-Sadr failed to reach an agreement with the Coordination Framework

Iraq’s Shia political leaders ‘spawn largest political bloc’ ahead of new government formation

Following the meeting, a statement was issued calling for "the exit of foreign forces from Iraq according to the announced timetable"

Iraq’s Sadrist movement ready to form new government despite Shia parties ‘complete rejection’ of election results

The Shia Coordination Framework maintains fraud was committed, allege electoral authorities "prepared" results in advance

Iraqi parliament set to elect new president this week: Officials

The leading political parties of Iraq have been in a political deadlock since last October

Iraq marks one year since parliamentary elections with no political solution

After a resounding victory in the polls last year and their months-long failure to form a government, the Sadrist movement now insists on dissolving parliament and holding new anticipated elections

Supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr raid and vandalize Iraqi news station

As the political situation in Iraq deteriorates, leaders within the Sadrist movement say they were shocked at Sadr's refusal last week to return his lawmakers to parliament

CF agrees to early elections in Iraq to fulfill Sadr’s demands

Iraqi political factions have failed for nearly a year to form a government

Mustafa Al-Kadhimi: The Iraqi PM who did nothing

Following his meteoric rise in Iraqi politics, what has been the legacy of Mustafa al-Kadhimi, and whose interests did he really serve?

The rise and fall of Muqtada al-Sadr…again

While Muqtada al-Sadr may be this week's biggest loser in Iraq, the country's battle for influence is still in full swing

Iraq’s top courts resume work as officials pledge security forces will not join conflict

The PMU confirmed that it is 'closely monitoring' the siege of Iraq's judiciary by organized groups, 'including armed men'

Muqtada al-Sadr calls for early elections and disbandment of parliament

A leader within the Coordination Framework has seconded Al-Sadr's call for anticipated elections

Thousands march in Baghdad as caretaker PM calls for national dialogue

Sadrist leaders have rejected calls for dialogue with the Coordination Framework, increasing concerns of a possible civil war breaking out in the country

Counterprotests expected in Iraq after Al-Sadr supporters occupy parliament

Muqtada al-Sadr has called on his supporters to continue pushing with their 'spontaneous revolution' to overhaul Iraq's entire political system

Al-Sadr mobilizes hundreds of thousands in Baghdad, calls for PMU dissolution

The mass mobilization took place despite the absence of Al-Sadr, as officials fear the show of strength could disrupt ongoing attempts to form a government

‘Iran does not meddle in Iraq’s political affairs’: Muqtada al-Sadr

The statements of the leader of the Sadrist bloc dismissed allegations and rumors that the Iran-Iraq relationship is not based on mutual respect