Iraq’s Foreign Ministry revealed that the U.S. warned of potential sanctions against individuals and institutions if Nouri al-Maliki is nominated as prime minister. The warning included conditions for cooperation with Washington regarding the formation of a new government. Al-Maliki’s media office denied these claims, calling them a “malicious media campaign.” This escalation follows U.S. opposition to Iran-aligned factions and al-Maliki’s past as prime minister, which strained U.S.-Iraq relations.
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