BAGHDAD: A coalition led by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani came first in Iraq’s parliamentary election, two electoral commission officials with knowledge of the results told Reuters on Wednesday. Sudani was seeking a second term in Tuesday’s election but many disillusioned young voters saw the vote simply as a vehicle for established parties to divide up Iraq’s oil wealth. However Sudani tried to cast himself as the leader who could finally make Iraq a success after years of instability, arguing he had moved against established parties that brought him to power.

Al-Sudani will navigate the challenges of his fragile electoral bloc and post-election negotiations with Shia rivals.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is seeking a second term.