Sadr says his decision was taken to to preserve what has left of Iraq and to save the country
Sadr won't take part in Iraq’s election
Shiite cleric says he will not support any political parties in Iraq's next election in October.
Thursday 15/07/2021
Sadr says his decision was taken to to preserve what has left of Iraq and to save the country
BAGHDAD - Populist Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr said on Thursday he will not take part in Iraq's next election in October, and he will not support any parties.
Sadr's Sairoon electoral won the 2018 parliamentary election, gaining 54 seats.
He has millions of followers in Iraq, controls a large paramilitary group, and is a long-time adversary of the United States who also opposes Iranian influence in Iraq.
"To preserve what has left of the country and to save the country. I inform you that I will not take part in this election," Sadr said in a televised speech.