Jaffari, Saleh discuss political situation

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: The head of the National Alliance Ibraheem al-Jaffari discussed with Iraqi Kurdistan Premier Barham Saleh means and ways to push the political process forward, according to a statement issued by his office today. The statement, received by IraqiNews.com, stressed that both sides tackled the most important issues on Iraqi political scenes and ways to solve pending problems. Iraq is witnessing an acute crisis following accusations made against Vice-President Tariq al-Hashimi for “terrorism” and the move to demote al-Mutlaq from his post; both of whom are leading members in opponent Iraqiya bloc. In an attempt to solve the crisis, President Jalal Talabani suggested holding a National Conference for all political blocs to find a way out RM (TP)/SR619