The Iraqi parliament has elected Salim al-Jabari, a member of the main Sunni bloc, to be the new speaker. It’s seen as the first step toward forming a new government.

This is believed to be a major political break to confront the militants’ aggression in the country.

Jack Barton reports from Baghdad.

New speaker of the Parliament elected

The Iraqi parliament has elected Salim al-Jabari, a member of the main Sunni bloc to be the new speaker. It's seemed as the first step toward forming a new government.