[2][3][4] After World War I, Iraq was founded as a country under the British administration through a mandate issued by the League of Nations in 1920.
[4] On 21 November 1920, the first Iraqi government was established, Abd Al-Rahman Al-Gillani was appointed as the first Prime Minister of Iraq.
[2][3][4] There were no formal parties, although those who supported ratifying the Treaty without revisions were considered pro-government and pro-treaty; this bloc was led by Abdul-Muhsin Al-Saadoun and Prime Minister Jafar al-Askari.
Those who opposed the treaty or sought its revision before ratifying were seen as anti-government; this bloc was led by Yasin al-Hashimi.
Despite a strong campaign by the anti-treaty parties, the British administration succeeded in convincing the King and hesitant politicians and deputies to accept the treaty.