Iraq Alliance (Etelaf Al-Iraq) ائتلاف العراق | |
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| Chairman | Fadhel Al Dabbas |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Dissolved | 2017 |
| Split from | Iraqi National Movement |
| Ideology | Economic liberalism Nonsectarianism Centrism Moderation |
| Political position | Centre-right |
| Seats in the Council of Representatives: | 0 / 328 |
| Website | |
| Iraqfirst.org | |
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