Ahead of Iraq's parliamentary election, early voting took place for security forces and displaced people. An estimated 1.3 million military personnel and 26,000 displaced individuals are eligible to vote. The election, crucial for Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's potential second term, occurs amid regional tensions. Yazidis, displaced by ISIS, voted in camps, expressing concerns over their future. In Baghdad, military and police also cast their votes, with the fate of Iran-backed militias being a contentious issue for the next parliament.