Iraqis hold little hope for change as polls close in election

Breakdown

• Political blocs across Iraq begin negotiations to form a government as polls close.
• Voter turnout in Baghdad varied, with some districts affected by Muqtada al-Sadr's boycott call. 11s
• Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani seeks a second term, but Iraq's power-sharing system means numbers alone do not decide the premiership. 47s
• The Kurdish region saw low turnout due to disillusionment and economic challenges, with deep divisions between its two main parties delaying government formation. 2m 23s
• Kurdish parliamentary seats, though not a majority, are expected to play a crucial role in deciding Iraq's next prime minister. 3m 27s