BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqis are preparing to vote in a parliamentary election that comes at a crucial moment in the country and the region.

The vote will begin Sunday with polling for members of the security forces and displaced people living in camps, and the general election is set for Tuesday.

The outcome of the vote will influence whether Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani can serve a second term.

The election comes amid fears of another war between Israel and Iran and potential Israeli or U.S. strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq. Baghdad seeks to maintain a delicate balance in its relations with Tehran and Washington amid increasing pressure from the Trump administration over the presence of Iran-linked armed groups.

Here’s a look at what to expect in the upcoming vote.

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