Moqtada Al-Sadr

Moqtada Al-Sadr

politician Iraq

Moqtada Al-Sadr is a prominent Iraqi Shia cleric and political leader, known for his influential role in Iraqi politics and his leadership of the Sadrist Movement. He has been a vocal critic of foreign intervention in Iraq, particularly by the United States and Iran. Al-Sadr gained significant popularity following the 2003 invasion of Iraq, leading a militia known as the Mahdi Army, which has been involved in various conflicts during the post-Saddam era. His calls for reforms and anti-corruption measures resonate with many Iraqis, making him a significant figure in shaping the country's political landscape.

Born on Jan 01, 1973 (52 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
221,374
Power
3,193$
Sentiment
3.53
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Iraq 2 6.00 0.36% +10% 40,222,493 160,598 $170,000 679$
France 1 2.00 0.09% +0% 65,273,511 60,776 $2,700,000 2,514$
Totals 3 105,496,004 221,374 $2,870,000 3,193$
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Iraq Iraq: Moqtada al-Sadr is a prominent Iraqi political figure known for his charisma and calls for political change. 8

Al Mada: المشهد السياسي ما بعد الانتخابات في العراق.. ومن يحسم الصراع على السلطة

Iraq Iraq: Moqtada al-Sadr's movement dominated the previous parliament before his withdrawal from politics last year. 5

Al Mada: تشكيل الحكومة قد يمتد حتى منتصف كانون الثاني 2026 على الأقل

Bangladesh Bangladesh: Moqtada al-Sadr is a prominent Shia leader in Iraq who announced that his party would boycott the upcoming parliamentary elections. 7

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