The Iraqi factions and parties affiliated with the Popular Mobilization Forces, which orbit around Iran, have renewed their skepticism regarding the results of the parliamentary elections held in the country on October 10. Following the significant decline in the number of parliamentary seats they secured, these parties, known as the "Coordination Framework," have repeatedly questioned the transparency of the electoral process, which has confirmed the substantial advance of the Sadrist movement, capturing nearly 70 seats.
On Tuesday night, they reiterated this stance. The "Shia Coordination Framework" stated that no negotiations would take place before correcting what they described as "confusions" from the High Electoral Commission. They also demanded, according to pro-media outlets, legal evidence for any final results after responding to all objections and complaints filed.
It is noteworthy that the Coordination Framework consists of several alliances, including the "Fateh Alliance" led by Hadi al-Amiri, the "State Powers" alliance led by Haidar al-Abadi, and the "State of Law" coalition led by Nuri al-Maliki.
The commission had previously announced that it was under severe attack, affirming the transparency of the electoral process. Meanwhile, the government headed by Mustafa al-Kadhimi has repeatedly emphasized the integrity of the electoral process, stating that objections to the election results are a right guaranteed for everyone within the specified legal frameworks.
However, all assurances from the concerned authorities have not calmed the supporters of what is known as the "loyalist factions" in recent days, following a harsh blow in the elections. After the Fateh Alliance, representing the Popular Mobilization Forces, was the second largest force in the previous parliament with 48 seats, according to AFP, this strong ally of Tehran has only secured around 15 seats in the preliminary results of this election.
On Tuesday, hundreds of Popular Mobilization supporters staged a sit-in near the Green Zone in central Baghdad, protesting against what they described as "fraud" in the early legislative elections.
