Iraqi Cleric Calls for Constitution, Election Changes, Deepening Political Crisis
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Protesters aligned with Moqtada al-Sadr took over parliament building, ramping up tensions with Iran-backed Shiite rivals
BAGHDAD—Influential cleric Moqtada al-Sadr called for changing Iraq’s constitution and election procedures a day after his supporters occupied its parliament building, deepening his standoff with an alliance of Iran-backed Shiite rivals.
In a statement released on Twitter, Mr. Sadr called the takeover of the parliament a “revolution” and an “opportunity for radical change” in the political process that shouldn’t be wasted.
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