The coalition led by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has emerged victorious in the country's parliamentary election, according to the Independent High Electoral Commission. The coalition secured 1.317 million votes, reinforcing Sudani's leadership position amid a contentious political climate.

Despite securing a lead, Sudani faces a challenging path ahead as Iraq's parliamentary system demands coalition-building for governance. No single party holds sway in the 329-member legislature, necessitating alliances that are traditionally fraught and time-consuming to negotiate.

Sudani, who was seeking a second term, attempts to cast himself as a transformative figure capable of steering Iraq towards stability and success. However, widespread disillusionment among young voters paint

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