Trump warns Iraq against returning former prime minister to power
South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseJanuary 28, 2026 at 04:17 AM
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Donald Trump warned Iraq against reinstating Nouri al-Maliki as prime minister. Trump stated on Tuesday that if al-Maliki, who has ties to Iran, returns to power, the United States will end all support for Iraq. He cited al-Maliki's previous term as prime minister, claiming it led to poverty and chaos. Trump asserted that without US assistance, Iraq would have no chance of success, prosperity, or freedom. Al-Maliki has been nominated for the position by the largest Shiite bloc in Iraq.
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