Iraq elects a Sunni politician as State speaker . It marks first real step to form new government after lawmakers convened , failed to make a move . , it will be perceived as taking sides with the Iranian-backed Shiite elements inside Iraqi units . Syria is facing a powerful insurgency from the Islamic State in Iraq and Iraq . Secretary of Parliament John Kerry issues congratulations to Iraq .
Iraq elects a Sunni politician as State speaker . It marks first real step to form new government after lawmakers convened , failed to make a move . Syria is facing a powerful insurgency from the Islamic State in Iraq and Iraq . Secretary of Parliament John Kerry issues congratulations to Iraq .