Baghdad: Today, the National Political Council is set to hold a meeting at the residence of Thabit al-Abbasi, head of the al-Hasam Alliance, in Baghdad. The agenda for this evening's meeting is to finalize the selection of candidates for the position of Speaker of Parliament.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, this meeting is a crucial step in the political process as the council aims to reach a consensus on the potential candidates. The discussions are expected to focus on evaluating the qualifications and political stances of the contenders to ensure a suitable choice for the parliamentary leadership role.