Iraq kicks off parliamentary elections ⤵️ 🗳️ Polling stations opened their doors at 7 am local time (0400GMT) and will close at 6 pm (1500GMT) 👥 More than 20 million eligible voters are casting their ballots across 18 governorates to elect members of the 329-seat parliament 🗣️ Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said, ‘the elections are taking place in a safe and stable atmosphere’ 📌 Over 300 international observers are monitoring the election process ⏰ Preliminary results are expected to be announced within 24 hours after voting ends, and will be officially confirmed following the review of appeals #anadoluajansi #anadoluagency #anadolu #ıraq #elections