Who is Iraq’s former leader Nouri al-Maliki?

VP Virginia PietromarchiAl JazeeraFiled 2026-01-27 · 06:37 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

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Briefing Summary

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In January 2026, amid significant regional shifts, Iraq's leading Shia political group nominated former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki as their candidate. Al Jazeera's Virginia Pietromarchi reported on this development, focusing on the potential implications of al-Maliki's return to power for both Iraq and the wider region. The nomination signals a possible shift in Iraqi politics. The report aims to provide context and analysis on the potential consequences of this political maneuver. It addresses the "who" of al-Maliki, the "what" of his nomination, the "when" of January 2026, the "where" of Iraq, and the "why" of its regional significance.

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Political Strategy

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Key claims

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Nouri al-Maliki is the former prime minister of Iraq.

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Iraq’s dominant Shia political bloc has nominated Nouri al-Maliki as its candidate.

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Al-Maliki's return would have implications for Iraq and the region.

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Full report

1 min read · 44 words

NewsFeedAfter seismic changes in the region, Iraq’s dominant Shia political bloc has nominated the former prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, as its candidate. Al Jazeera’s Virginia Pietromarchi explains what his return would mean for the country and the region.By Virginia PietromarchiPublished On 27 Jan 2026

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