Haybat al-Halbousi has been elected president of the Iraqi parliament, an important step in forming the new government after months of political turmoil.

The newly elected Iraqi parliament has designated Haybat al-Halbousi from the Taqaddum Party as president, obtaining 208 votes, defeating his competitors who received 66 and 9 votes. This election is a crucial step in forming the government, following the vote on November 11, which left a complicated political landscape. According to the muhasasa system, the parliament must elect a Sunni president and two vice presidents, followed by the election of a Kurdish president who will nominate the candidate of the Shiite majority bloc for the position of prime minister.

Although the government formation process should last a maximum of 90 days, history suggests that it can take months. Meanwhile, the Shiite Coordination Framework (SCF) faces the dilemma of supporting the incumbent Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani or seeking another candidate, in the context of the increasing influence of pro-Iran armed groups in parliament, which could affect Iraq's foreign relations and the Shiite community's perception of Tehran's influence.