When Iraqis go to the polls in Wednesday's general election, Regional strife could make neighbouring Iran, former occupier the US, Gulf nations and Syria silent voters as well, analysts believe. The election is the first since American troops withdrew in late 2011, and since then US influence has waned while Iran has acquired more clout inside its Arab neighbour. The conflict in Syria between President Bashar al-Assad and mostly Sunni rebels that erupted in March 2011 has also spilled over the border, and could influence the election outcome. "Elections in Iraq are taking place amid a raging Regional conflict, with Syria as its main source, and Iraq is **t far from this conflict," said Issam al-Faili, professor of political history at Baghdad's Mustansiriyah University.
04-28-2014, 09:25 AM
Regional strife hands Iran, Gulf states role in Iraq vote
When Iraqis go to the polls in Wednesday's general election, Regional strife could make neighbouring Iran, former occupier the US, Gulf nations and Syria silent voters as well, analysts believe. The election is the first since American troops withdrew in late 2011, and since then US influence has waned while Iran has acquired more clout inside its Arab neighbour. The conflict in Syria between President Bashar al-Assad and mostly Sunni rebels that erupted in March 2011 has also spilled over the border, and could influence the election outcome. "Elections in Iraq are taking place amid a raging Regional conflict, with Syria as its main source, and Iraq is **t far from this conflict," said Issam al-Faili, professor of political history at Baghdad's Mustansiriyah University.
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