Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr takes surprise lead in Iraq’s election as prime minister faltersMay 12, 2018 by quixnet Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr takes surprise lead in Iraq’s election as prime minister faltersWashington PostFirebrand nationalist cleric Sadr leads Iraq electionReutersIraqi Voters Backing al-Sadr’s Coalition Over Prime Minister’s, Early Election Results ShowWall Street JournalFull coverage