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Iraq, Rocked by Protests, Enters New Phase of Uncertainty After Premier’s Resignation

Protesters say they will settle for no less than sweeping away the entire political class



Iraqi Protesters Torch Iranian Consulate in Najaf
Protesters set fire to the Iranian consulate in the Iraqi city of Najaf in a show of anger at Iran's involvement in Iraqi affairs, the latest demonstration in a monthslong antigovernment uprising. Photo credit: AFP via Getty Images.


By Isabel Coles and Ghassan Adnan
Updated Dec. 1, 2019 2:03 pm ET


BAGHDAD—The Iraqi Parliament accepted Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi’s resignation on Sunday, posing a major challenge for Iraq’s fractious political class, which must now agree on a candidate that satisfies protests roiling the country, while reconciling the competing interests of Iran and the U.S.

Pressure from the streets has been mounting since the protests broke out two months ago, with the death toll climbing toward 400 and with the risk of wider violence.

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