Baghdad: Acting Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mohsen Al-Mandlawi, opened the work of the session to elect the Speaker in the presence of 195 MPs.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the session was convened to facilitate the election of a new Speaker for the House of Representatives. Al-Mandlawi, serving as the Acting Speaker, presided over the proceedings, emphasizing the importance of electing a leader who can guide legislative activities effectively.

The attendance of 195 MPs was noted as a significant turnout, reflecting the commitment of the members to participate in the democratic process. The session was anticipated to be a crucial step in ensuring the smooth functioning of the legislative body.