The Shia Coordination Framework (SCF), a powerful coalition of Iraq's main Shia political parties, concluded a meeting on Monday with a firm commitment to holding the country’s parliamentary elections on their constitutionally mandated date, while issuing a stark warning against a resurgence of sectarian rhetoric.

The meeting, hosted by former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi in Baghdad, focused on the upcoming vote scheduled for November 11, 2025. In a statement released afterward, the SCF emphasized that the electoral process must be "transparent and credible" to bolster public trust and solidify Iraq's democratic system.

The alliance expressed deep concern over a perceived increase in "sectarian violence discourse" in recent public speeches, cautioning that such language threatens social peace and national unity. The statement underscored that protecting Iraq’s fragile social fabric is a "national duty" incumbent upon all political, media, and religious forces.

Beyond domestic issues, the group discussed recent regional developments, specifically the outcomes of the extraordinary summits of the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation held in Doha. The SCF urged the Iraqi government to follow up on the summit's decisions and advocate for them in international forums, particularly in support of the Palestinian cause.

Reiterating Iraq's official stance, the Framework condemned "Israel’s continuous violations against the Palestinian people" and pledged to mobilize humanitarian and political support for Palestine.

The SCF is an alliance that includes prominent figures such as former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and political leader Hadi al-Amiri. It formed in 2021 largely as a counterweight to the influence of populist cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, whose MPs resigned from parliament that year.

Iraq’s political landscape has been fraught with tension since the 2021 elections, which resulted in a prolonged deadlock until the SCF-backed candidate, Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, was appointed Prime Minister.