Muqtada Al-Sadr edges closer to a political comeback

The political landscape in Iraq is rife with speculation over Muqtada Al-Sadr’s potential return, as conflicting reports emerge about his party’s registration for the upcoming parliamentary elections. With elections expected in October, rumors of Sadr’s political resurgence have only intensified, but denials from his camp keep the situation shrouded in uncertainty.

On Tuesday, an unnamed senior official from Muqtada Al-Sadr's political movement, the Shiite National Movement, categorically denied reports that it had registered an electoral list with the electoral commission. The source further clarified that Sadr has yet to make a final decision regarding the movement’s participation in the upcoming elections.