Iraq’s main Shia alliance, the Coordination Framework, reaffirmed its support for nominating Nouri al-Maliki as prime minister, emphasizing that the selection process is an internal constitutional matter free from foreign interference. Despite US President Donald Trump’s threat to withdraw support if al-Maliki is chosen, the former prime minister rejected American intervention and vowed to continue his candidacy. Trump’s campaign to limit Iran’s influence in Iraq has heightened tensions, as al-Maliki’s past tenure was marked by power struggles, corruption allegations, and strained relations with the US. As a key political figure in Iraq with ties to Iran-backed factions, al-Maliki’s potential return to power could impact the delicate balance between Washington and Tehran in the region.
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