Juan Cole, Informed Comment, 5 February 2009
It is being alleged by US pundits that the outcome of the provincial elections in Iraq, as far as it is known, indicates a defeat for the religious parties and for Iran.
This allegation is not true.
Vote fraud claims in Iraq ballot
BBC / 5 February 2009
Claims of election fraud in Iraq are being investigated, as the counting from the weekend’s election continues.
Sunni Arab tribal leaders in western Anbar province say they have hundreds of documents proving irregularities.
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Sudarsan Raghavan: As Anbar Counts Votes, Sheiks Voice Defiance