Iraq’s Nominee for Prime Minister Rejects Trump Threats
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Nuri Kamal al-Maliki, nominated to be Iraq's next prime minister after his Shiite political bloc won a majority in the November elections, rejected President Trump's threat to withdraw U.S. support if he assumed the position. Al-Maliki denounced Trump's statement as interference in Iraq's internal affairs and a violation of its sovereignty. Trump's ultimatum aims to pressure Iraq to reduce Iranian influence amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. Al-Maliki, previously prime minister with U.S. backing, is now viewed as aligned with Iran and accused of sectarian policies that fueled the rise of ISIS. Trump stated that al-Maliki's previous term led to "poverty and total chaos" and threatened to end U.S. aid if he is elected.
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