The Sadrist bloc in Iraq announced on Monday evening that it ranked first in the parliamentary elections, winning 73 seats according to the preliminary results released by the High Electoral Commission in the country. The leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, conveyed messages to both domestic and foreign audiences.
In his speech on Monday evening, al-Sadr emphasized his rejection of the presence of militias in the country, calling for the monopolization of arms by the state. He affirmed that his movement will not allow political parties to control the nation's resources, stressing the need for citizens to benefit from their country's wealth.
Al-Sadr stated, "The oil of the people belongs to the people, and we will improve the dinar to be on par with global currencies gradually," adding, "We will eradicate corruption with our blood." He mentioned that efforts would be made in Iraq to activate the role of tribes in supporting the stability of the country.
Furthermore, the Sadrist leader urged his supporters to avoid armed displays during the celebration of their electoral success, which marks the fifth election since the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime. On another note, Muqtada al-Sadr welcomed the presence of all foreign embassies in Iraq, as long as they do not interfere in the country's affairs.
