Hundreds of protesters have breached Iraq’s parliament for a second time this week.
The followers of an influential Shia cleric are demonstrating against efforts by Iran-backed political groups to form the next government.
Iraqi security forces deployed tear gas and sound bombs in a bid to prevent people from entering the parliament building in capital Baghdad.
But demonstrators used ropes to pull down cement barricades leading to the gate of the Green Zone – which is home to official buildings and foreign embassies.
Eye witnesses said several people have been injured in the clashes on Saturday.
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