Following up on Episode #53 ('Iraq the Vote'), Phil and Cooper give an update on the recent elections in Iraq. Over the past few weeks, there have been calls for a recount, an act of arson destroying ballots and the announcement of a big alliance. Al-Monitor's Iraq Pulse editor Ali Mamouri joins to give his expert views on what's been happening.

• Disputes over election results flare after Baghdad ballot fire (Ali Mamouri)

• Sadr allies with Iran-backed coalition to form government in Iraq (Ali Mamouri)

Music: Shatha Hassoun - Aykhbal Aykhbal (iTunes | Spotify | YouTube)