Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi and the Minister of Defense Lt-General Juma Anad Saadoun are said to be considering concluding an arms deal with France.
Iraqi Shia cleric and leader of the Sadrist Movement Muqtada Al Sadr is said to have the biggest say in the formation of the new Iraqi government.
What is his position on an arms deal with France?
What are his hints regarding the next Iraqi Prime Minister?
To answer these questions and more, Tactical Report has prepared a 311-word report.