Prime minister's coalition makes a strong showing in Iraqi elections, but no single bloc dominates

Iraqi election officials announced the preliminary results of Iraq’s parliamentary elections Wednesday, showing continued dominance of traditional powers in their respective regions, alongside some surprises. The Reconstruction and Change coalition led by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani won the highest number of seats in 8 out of 18 provinces, including Baghdad, Najaf, Qadisiyah, Karbala, Muthanna, Maysan, Dhi Qar, and Babil.