Iraq’s President refuses to back Iran-favored candidate for Prime Minister
by Jordan Hilger, Worthy News Correspondent
(Worthy News) – The Iraqi President has threatened to resign instead of nominating an Iran-backed candidate for Prime Minister against the will of protestors.
Experts say that Barham Salih has decided to side with the popular will in the recent uprising against Iranian interference in his country, doing all he can without the constitutional power to outright reject candidates chosen by Iran.
“By saying he is ready to resign he is responding to pressure from Iran and its allies, saying he would rather quit than be a scapegoat,” said Ahmed Younis, a political analyst. “He pulled the rug from under the pro-Iran parties and chose to stand with the protesters.”
More than 450 people have been killed in popular protests in Iraq that began October 1st.
Worthy News reports from a biblical worldview with a commitment to accuracy, transparency, and editorial independence. Learn more about About Worthy News, our Editorial Standards, AI Use Policy, Ownership of Worthy News, News Tips and Corrections, and Worthy News Staff.
💡 Did you know? One of the best ways you can support Worthy News is by simply leaving a comment and sharing this article.
📢 Social media algorithms push content further when there’s more engagement — so every 👍 like, 💬 comment, and 🔄 share helps more people discover the truth. 🙌
Latest Worthy News
Books by George Whitten
The Biblical Fall Feasts Revealed https://biblicalfallfeasts.com
An in-depth look at the Biblical fall feasts and their prophetic significance for believers today.
The Eternal Kingdom Revealed https://eternalkingdomrevealed.com
The Eternal Kingdom Revealed traces the Kingdom of God as the central story of Scripture, from before creation to the restoration of all things.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
