The Secretary-General of the Coordination Framework, Abbas al-Ameri, announced on Monday evening (April 20, 2026) that the alliance of Shiite political blocs has postponed its decision on nominating a candidate for the post of Prime Minister until the following Wednesday. In brief press statements, al-Ameri explained that the meeting held at the office of Hikma Movement leader Ammar al-Hakim witnessed "positive atmospheres," yet consultations still require more time to reach a final consensus. This delay comes as more than half of the constitutional deadline—15 days since the election of President Nizar al-Amedi on April 11—has already elapsed. The Coordination Framework, comprising between 130 and 140 deputies out of 329, remains the largest bloc in the Council of Representatives, granting it the constitutional right to nominate the next Prime Minister.