Iraq's parliamentary elections come amid a notable decline in Iran’s regional influence, an absence of security unrest in Sunni cities, the unprecedented boycott by the Sadrist movement since 2005, and the exclusive adoption of biometric voting cards.

In light of the 12-day Israeli war on Iran, Iraq’s Shiite religious authority renewed its call for arms to be limited to the state alone and warned against returning to what it described as “eras of oppression and tyranny."

In every war the U.S. enters, Britain follows closely behind, sending its jets, troops, and airbases, even when it has no direct stake, as seen in Iraq, Afghanistan, and now Iran.

The potential impact on Iraq if Iran withdraws support for its proxies, highlighting shifts in political power and rising alternatives like the Sadrist movement.

Activists have warned that groups like Allahiyah, led by Iran-backed Abdul Ali, can easily attract disillusioned youth to their cause, stressing the urgency for the government to address the conditions fueling its rise.