Iraqi Prime Minister says he is ready to step down

Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi said that he is ready to resign amid the anti-government wave of protests across the country escalates.

Iran Press/Middle East: As the protests flares across the country, the Iraqi Prime Minster states he would resign If Muqtada Al-Sadr, the head of the largest bloc in parliament, and Hadi Al-Amiri leader of the second largest party, agreed to have a new government.

Meanwhile, Governor of Karbala warned that enemies are trying to subvert peaceful protests in Karbala. According to Iran Press, Commenting further Nasif al-Khatabi said some of the enemies have been disappointed by the fact that Daesh terrorists have been unable to infiltrate Karbala, and they are now trying to instigate violence and are behind the spread of doctored and fake video footage of the recent protests.

The governor of Karbala province added: "There have been peaceful protests in Karbala and the Iraqi government does not have any problems with peaceful protests."

After the violent crackdown on the protesters in Karbala, where about 20 were killed and tens were wounded, Al-Sadr threatened to join the protesters.

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