The signing ceremony of the document was postponed at the last minute yesterday by Shi'ite members who apparently disagreed with sections related to Kurdish autonomy.
The talks today in Al-Najaf were between several Shi'ite council members and the son of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, along with other Shi'ite religious leaders. It was not clear if the council members will meet with al-Sistani.
Council president Muhammad Bahr al-Ulum, a Shi'ite cleric, said after the talks that he is "sure that any objections can be resolved."
Earlier today, al-Ulum said he expects the constitution to be signed on 8 March. The document is considered a key step toward preparing for the scheduled U.S. handover of political power in Iraq on 30 June.
The talks today in Al-Najaf were between several Shi'ite council members and the son of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, along with other Shi'ite religious leaders. It was not clear if the council members will meet with al-Sistani.
Council president Muhammad Bahr al-Ulum, a Shi'ite cleric, said after the talks that he is "sure that any objections can be resolved."
Earlier today, al-Ulum said he expects the constitution to be signed on 8 March. The document is considered a key step toward preparing for the scheduled U.S. handover of political power in Iraq on 30 June.
