This photo provided by Iraqi Parliament Media Office, shows Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, a candidate for Iraq's prime minister position, speaks during the parliamentary session to vote on the new government in Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday, Oct.27, 2022. Multiple Iraqi officials have told The Associated Press that Iraq-mediated talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia have come to a halt. They say this is largely because of Tehran's claims that Saudi Arabia has played a role in alleged foreign incitement of mass anti-government protests in Iran. Iranian leaders have also accused other countries and foreign groups, but have not presented evidence. (Iraqi Parliament Media Office via AP, File)
