Trump threatens to end Iraq support over al-Maliki comeback bid tied to Iran influence

Fox News - WorldEN 4 min read 100% complete by Benjamin WeinthalJanuary 29, 2026 at 12:37 PM

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Donald Trump threatened to withdraw U.S. support for Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki, a former prime minister, is reinstated. Trump cited al-Maliki's past leadership, claiming it led to poverty and chaos, and alleged his close ties to Iran, a state sponsor of terrorism. Al-Maliki, in turn, accused the U.S. of interfering in Iraq's internal affairs. The U.S. opposes al-Maliki's potential return due to concerns about Iranian influence and his previous term being marked by sectarian violence and the rise of ISIS. A parliamentary session to elect a president, who would then appoint the prime minister, was canceled due to a lack of quorum. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed concerns to the caretaker Prime Minister al-Sudani about a pro-Iran government seizing control of the Iraqi state.

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Tommy Pigott 30% Obama administration 40% Houthi 40% Iraqi State Bank 40% Islamic State 50% Marco Rubio 50% al-Sudani ×250% Islamic Republic of Iran ×275% United States of America ×280% Iraq ×790% Donald Trump ×390% Nouri al-Maliki ×695%

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iraq 100% nouri al-maliki 90% iran influence 80% u.s. support 70% political instability 60% corruption 50% sectarian violence 50% sovereignty 40%

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