229 MPs Demand Session to Elect Iraq’s President

A total of 229 Iraqi lawmakers have signed a request to hold a session to elect the president.

The request was submitted to parliament leadership to schedule the session next Monday.

MP Sarwa Mohammed said the move aims to proceed with forming a new government.

She stressed the need to move beyond the caretaker government.

The country requires a fully empowered administration, she added.

Lawmakers are awaiting official confirmation of the session date.

The move reflects efforts to complete constitutional processes.