Iraq’s former prime minister denounces ‘blatant American interference’ in election

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Associated Press in BaghdadJanuary 28, 2026 at 02:14 PM

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Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki denounced what he calls "blatant American interference" in Iraq's election after Donald Trump threatened to withdraw US support if al-Maliki returned to power. Trump cited al-Maliki's past policies as detrimental to Iraq's success, prosperity, and freedom. Al-Maliki, nominated by the dominant Shia political bloc, views Trump's statement as a violation of Iraqi sovereignty. The Coordination Framework, a collection of Shia parties, nominated al-Maliki after caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stepped aside. A parliamentary session to elect a president, who would then appoint the prime minister, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. Al-Maliki insists he will continue to seek the premiership.

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