Iraq: Ruckus erupts after Shia cleric quits politics

  • 2 years ago
Ruckus erupts in Iraq after the Shia cleric's retirement from politics. Maulvi Muktada al-Sadr's decision to leave politics caused so much outrage among his supporters that they took to the streets. Clashes broke out in Baghdad between supporters of the cleric and those backed by Iran. Watch this video.