Iraq’s second parliamentary election since the 2003 invasion has been hit by multiple attacks, with at least 24 people being killed.
Two buildings were destroyed in the capital and dozens of mortars were fired across Baghdad and elsewhere.
The border with Iran was closed, thousands of troops were deployed, and vehicles were banned from roads.
Despite the violence, turnout appeared to be strong in several cities, with healthy queues at polling stations.
Polls began to close at 1700 local time (1400 GMT) with exceptions to allow people waiting in line the chance to vote.
PM Nouri Maliki had called on voters to turn out in large numbers, saying that participation would boost democracy.
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