Iraqi protesters storm government palace after cleric Moqtada al-Sadr quits politics

Supporters of Iraqi Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr stormed the government palace in protest on Monday, as the religious leader said he is resigning from politics.

The religious leader's political party won more seats in parliament than any other in October's elections, but not enough to have a majority. This resulted in a deadlock, as al-Sadr has refused to work with Iranian rivals. 

This is not the first time al-Sadr has said he was leaving politics, leaving some skeptical of his announcement. He has made similar declarations in the past when political developments were not going in his favor.