Iraq Shia bloc reiterates support for al-Maliki despite Trump’s threats

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In January 2026, Iraq's Shia Coordination Framework reaffirmed its support for Nouri al-Maliki as prime minister, despite threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. support if al-Maliki is chosen. The Coordination Framework asserted that selecting a prime minister is an internal Iraqi matter, free from foreign interference. Trump's warning is part of a broader effort to curb Iranian influence in Iraq. Al-Maliki, a controversial figure due to his past tenure marked by sectarian tensions and corruption allegations, rejected Trump's threat and insisted on remaining a candidate. He served as prime minister from 2006-2014.

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Al-Maliki rejected Trump’s threat, condemning American interference.

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Trump threatened to end US support to Iraq if al-Maliki were chosen as prime minister.

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The Coordination Framework said selecting a PM is an internal constitutional matter.

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Iraq’s main Shia alliance reiterated support for reinstating Nouri al-Maliki as prime minister.

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Al-Maliki's tenure as prime minister from 2006 to 2014 was marked by a power struggle and accusations of corruption.

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The Coordination Framework said that selecting a PM is an internal constitutional matter and should take place without foreign interference.Published On 31 Jan 2026Iraq’s main Shia alliance, which holds a parliamentary majority, has reiterated its support for reinstating Nouri al-Maliki as prime minister, despite United States President Donald Trump threatening to end US support to the country.The Coordination Framework said in a statement on Saturday that it “reiterates its support for its nominee, Nouri Kamel al-Maliki, for the premiership.”Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Iraq Shia alliance nominates former PM Nouri al-Maliki as its candidatelist 2 of 3What al-Maliki’s return would mean for Iraq and the regionlist 3 of 3Rubio speaks to Iraqi PM al-Sudani amid tensions with Iranend of list“Choosing the prime minister is an exclusively Iraqi constitutional matter … free from foreign interference.”Earlier this week, Trump warned Iraq that if al-Maliki were chosen as Iraq’s next prime minister, then Washington would withdraw support, the latest in a growing list of interventions in the politics of other nations made by Trump or members of his administration.Al-Maliki rejected Trump’s threat on Wednesday in a post on X, condemning the “blatant American interference in Iraq’s internal affairs” and insisting that he would not withdraw his candidacy for the top job.Trump has been running a campaign to curb the influence of Iran-linked groups in Iraq, which has long walked a tightrope between its two closest allies, Washington and Tehran.Al-Maliki, 75, is a senior figure in the Shia Islamic Dawa Party. His tenure as prime minister from 2006 to 2014 was a period marked by a power struggle with Sunni and Kurdish rivals, accusations of corruption and growing tension with the US.He stepped down after ISIL (ISIS) seized large parts of the country in 2014, but has remained an influential political player, leading the State of Law coalition and maintaining close ties with Iran-backed factions.

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