Iraq’s Top Court Endorses Election Results in Setback for Pro-Iran Faction

BAGHDAD—Iraq’s top court endorsed Monday the results of the country’s parliamentary election, in a setback for a powerful pro-Iran faction that paves the way for the formation of a new government.

Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, an independent-minded nationalist, won the largest share of seats in the October poll. The Fatah Alliance, aligned with Iran-backed militias, lost significant ground in the vote and alleged voter fraud despite the election being validated by international observers and Iraq’s electoral commission.