Baghdad: Speaker of Parliament Haibat al-Halbousi declared that a total of 44 individuals have put forward their candidacy for the presidency. The nomination period is set to conclude at the end of the official working hours today, Monday.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, this announcement marks the final hours for potential candidates to submit their applications as the process nears its deadline. The Speaker’s statement reflects the ongoing political developments in the country as it prepares to elect its new leader.