These days and in the media and virtual space, some whispers are heard from Iraqi parties in support of Prime Minister-designate Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, and the vote of confidence will put an end to months of speculations, anticipations, and also weakness in political decision in the country.

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After months of hard times in Iraq, ultimately Shiite groups designated Al-Kadhimi for the premiership seat. One of the features of the prime-minister designate and his cabinet is that there is no ambiguity and doubt about their honesty and also no foreign player has had a hand in his designation, and so far  no doubt has been cast about his designation.

All Iraqi currents and parties like Shiites, Kurds and Sunnis have supported this designation and consider it the result of a national understanding which enjoys the support of all groups and ethnics in the country.

Although Shiite parties have enjoyed the majority in the Parliament, it is the first time that they overwhelmingly support any prime minister in the country. Of course, this will be politically important achievement if Al-Kadhimi and his cabinet win votes of confidence because it will provide a good opportunity for strengthening unity and creating convergence among all political parties from Shiites, Kurds to Sunnis.

Consensus among three important political and religious currents in Iraq on a designate from the majority group in the parliament can be a prelude to overcoming all challenges that Iraq has faced in recent years.

What is materialized today in Iraq is the result of instructive reaction which was seen during the parliament and national currents’ stance against dictation of Americans’ will. Americans wanted to impose Adnan Al-Zurfi as prime minister through illegal action of Iraqi President Barham Salih and through resorting to national reasons and winning the public opinion in Iraq but it faced with strong opposition from Shiite groups and their plot failed.

But Iraq’s own mechanism and coalition of the majority could reach an agreement on Al-Kadhimi and asked him to form the cabinet.

Al-Kadhimi’s background and records especially as the head of National Intelligence Service are good enough to be designated for the job. Some speculations over Al-Kadhimi’s having a hand in assassination of Martyr Qassem Soleimani have not been confirmed yet and the probes have not confirmed the allegations.

His good relation with domestic political parties and neighboring states of Iraq and key regional players is of his positive point, showing  his political maturity, which can settle some undecided issues in Iraq and the region.

Implementing the parliament’s approval of expulsion of the U.S. forces from Iraq is one of the conditions which has been set by the Shiite groups for his support which is strategically important and this demand undoubtedly is a national one from the new prime minister which is still a condition.

Some believe that former Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi was the best one for the resistance front and in the regional level but the current critical condition and deadly protests in Iraq and ultimately Shiite Jurisprudence’s demand led to his resignation which changed the situation.

However the coalition between majorities of resistance Shiite groups in Iraq reached a consensus on Al-Kadhimi and this decision in the current critical condition of the country and Iraqi people is considered as a positive and forward-moving action.

Since a couple of days ago, Americans have resorted to some wicked actions to weaken the position of Iraqi parliament which is considered as an open interference in administration of an independent country like Iraq.

They have begun a psych-war in the virtual space by frightening the people of the Daesh forces attacks. And on the eve of Iraqi parliament’s courageous action, American planes started air drills over Iraq space and it has been reported that they have disembarked some mercenary Daesh forces in some areas in Iraq or have armed them.

Iraq Interior Minister and Iraqi military commanders in their interviews assured the people about possible Daesh threats and claimed those attacks were just for weakening the parliament decision for pullout of the U.S. troops.

It seems aligned maturity of political parties in Iraq has been carefully planned to overcome the U.S. policies, and after five months of speculation and anticipation Iraq would achieve an admirable result.

 By: Hamid Reza Naghashian

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On Thursday, April 9, Iraqi President Barham Salih in coordination with Iraqi political parties tapped Mustafa Al-Kadhimi for premiership and forming the cabinet and introduced him to the parliament after Adnan Zurfi withdrew from forming government in Iraq. Zurfi had been designated for the job after days of conflicts between Iraqi parliament, political parties and Iraqi, and ultimately with initiatives of Iraq President Salih on March 17 and was introduced to the Parliament, and since the beginning, Americans tried to convince Al-Zurfi to accept the job through lobbying and spending money for the parliament and parties but they failed and ultimately they resorted to create terror and panic but by Iran Quds Forces Commander General Esmail Qaani’s visit to Baghdad their efforts which were like a coup were thwarted.

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After being tapped for the job, Al-Kadhimi in his first televised address to the nation emphasized that arms should be in the hands of the government to run the country.

According to Baghdad Today report, Al-Kadhimi in his first televised speech addressing the Iraqi people said they have a big test ahead and it is a national duty and everybody is responsible for it. He added that for many years since the collapse of Baath Party and Saddam Hussein, Iraqi people’s demands have not been yet materialized and all are responsible for the failures.

Al-Kadhimi vowed to form a government to serve the public and the government will not make decisions in dark and isolated rooms for Iraqi people. He reiterated that his government will act rather than talk. Kadhimi pledged to protect Iraqis from the Coronavirus pandemic by using all domestic capacities and foreign relations. He then said, “Iraqi sovereignty is a red line,” adding that it is not a matter for debate and his government will do its best to safeguard Iraq’s sovereignty. He reiterated that Iraq belongs to Iraqis and its sovereignty is not a matter of debate.

He said all arms should be in the hands and control of the government and not in hands of groups or individuals. He stressed that his government will never allow anyone to insult any Iraqi citizen by accusing him/her of being linked to foreigners, adding that Iraqis are born to the civilizations.

Kadhimi vowed to fight corruption as a national mission, and to return displaced people back home is his objective that he will not abandon it. He urged all Iraqis to cooperate with him for boosting trust and protecting Iraq against the conflicts.

Of course it should be noticed that by his remarks on public disarmament do not mean Hashd Al-Shaabi and he does know well the message of Iraqi groups that Iraq parliament approval is serious and passing of the time will change nothing about the nature of the approval (exit of the U.S. troops from Iraq).

So he continued to say, “All security body in different sections (Army, Police, Hashd Al-Shaabi and Peshmerga) will continue their tasks decisively for preventing spread of arms.

The PM-designate can get vote of confidence of all parties and parliament in one month. Formation of the government is much important than bread so groups and parties can interact by insisting on exit of the U.S. troops and they can cooperate with him while his priority is Iraq’s independence. I think Iran  insists more on stability in Iraq and it will never be ready to accept that Iraq’s independence and national interests are taken hostage by political currents and Iraqi people remain deprived from interests of stability.

 By: Hamid Reza Naghashian

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According To Iran News, Iraqi President Barham Salih on Thursday named intelligence chief Mustafa Kadhimi as prime minister-designate, state television reported.

Kadhimi was rumored to be among the prime ministerial contenders since December, following the previous incumbent’s resignation.

He now has 30 days to form a new cabinet and present it to parliament for approval.

Born in Baghdad in 1967, he has a law degree and has also published several books, including Humanitarian Concerns, which was selected in 2000 by the European Union as the best book written by a political refugee.

He worked as a reporter and, until 2016, wrote widely on the reforms needed in Iraq.

Kadhimi follows two candidates who had been nominated for the role since former prime minister Adel Abdul Mahdi resigned from the post in November.

The first candidate designated to succeed Abdul Mahdi, Mohammed Allawi, withdrew his candidacy on March 1 after the Iraqi parliament refused to approve his cabinet.

The second was Adnan Al Zurfi, who withdrew his candidacy earlier today.

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