Iraq News

Iraqi Vice President, Tariq Al Hashemi, declared that President Jalal Talabani will call for a third meeting of political blocs at his return from New York. The meeting however was subject to doubts even before being held. Hashemi’s announcement about Talabani’s call for a third meeting seemed to be according to Iraqiya list’s desire. Iraqiya MPs stressed the necessity to know the reasons behind State of Law Coalition’s failure to commit to last meeting’s decisions. This meeting would be the last attempt during the present government’s term, MPs warned. State of Law Coalition looks determined to settle disagreement with Iraqiya List whether positively or negatively. Iraqi National Alliance decided on the other hand not to pass the national strategic policy council unless it is amended in respect with the Constitution, State of Law said. While the two concerned parties welcomed the upcoming meeting with Talbani, Kurdistan Alliance members took a more realistic approach in dealing with the situation. Kurdistan Alliance sees that the meeting is a waste of time especially in light of disputed parties firm stands.