BAGHDAD: Six Sunni political blocs have outlined two potential paths to resolve the ongoing dispute over the position of the Speaker of the Council of Representatives. The blocs have threatened to boycott the election session if their proposals are not adhered to, emphasizing the need for a resolution that respects the political process and the democratic principles of Iraq. According to National Iraqi News Agency, the blocs-Taqddum, National Masses, Al-Hasm, Iraqi National Project, Al-Sadara, and Al-Mubadara-issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to resolving the issue of the Speaker's position. The statement emphasizes the need for decisions to emerge from comprehensive national sessions attended by key political leaders, including those from the Coordination Framework and Kurdish parties, along with Sunni party heads. The statement detailed two proposed paths for resolution. The first option calls for all competing parties to withdraw their candidates and support Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani, who has garnered support from the Sunni parliamentary and political majority. The second option, if the first is not feasible, involves taking legal measures within the House of Representatives to nominate a new candidate from the Sunni political majority, supported by a large parliamentary coalition. The six blocs reiterated their commitment to the agreements reached during the national sessions, urging all parties to respect the outcomes and avoid succumbing to individual or party ambitions that could undermine the Sunni majority's rights. They warned that ongoing attempts to disrupt these agreements could lead to further complications and erode trust among Iraq's political components, potentially threatening the stability of the country's political system. The blocs concluded by threatening to boycott the session to elect the Speaker if their proposals are not implemented, indicating that such a session would lack legal or legitimate status without their participation.