Iraqis call on leaders for a way out of political quagmire

Reactions of the Iraqi public varied to the political crisis that took a dangerous turn two days ago when the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, announced his retirement from politics. His supporters stormed several government buildings in the Green Zone before he called on them to withdraw after clashes with supporters of other factions caused several deaths. Most citizens A24 interviewed unanimously agreed on the need for political parties to agree to a solution to overcome the crisis and reach a consensus, even if they have to make concessions, as it is for the greater good. Some citizens told A24 they held the Federal Supreme Court responsible for the crisis because it gave two-thirds of Parliament the right to have a session to appoint a prime minister, especially after the resignation of the Sadrist bloc from Parliament.