The story: Shiite cleric and politician Muqtada Al-Sadr has met with former Sadrist lawmakers, stoking heavy speculations about his imminent return to Iraqi politics. The gathering has been interpreted by some observers as a strategic move by Sadr to mobilize his allies ahead of the parliamentary elections this autumn. While no formal announcement was made at the event in Najaf, Sadr’s recent statements have piqued debate over potential political alliances going...