Trump warns Iraq against returning former PM al-Maliki to power amid worries about Iran influence

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By AAMER MADHANIJanuary 28, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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Donald Trump warned Iraq against the potential return of former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to power. Trump stated that the U.S. would withdraw its support for Iraq if al-Maliki, viewed as too close to Iran, were to regain leadership. This warning came after the Coordination Framework, a dominant Shiite political bloc, announced its support for al-Maliki's nomination. Trump cited al-Maliki's past leadership as detrimental to Iraq's stability and prosperity. Trump's intervention occurs amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, as he considers potential military action against Iran, which holds significant influence in Iraq.

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