Nouri al-Maliki

Nouri al-Maliki is a former Prime Minister of Iraq. He is currently at the center of a political crisis in Iraq following recent parliamentary elections. Despite being nominated by the majority Shia coalition in parliament, his potential return to the premiership is facing significant opposition. This opposition stems from concerns about his past performance, including allegations of corruption and mismanagement, as well as worries about his perceived close ties to Iran. United States President Donald Trump has publicly threatened to withdraw US support from Iraq if al-Maliki is reinstated. This has led to protests in Iraq, with some denouncing what they see as American interference in their internal affairs. The Iraqi parliament has delayed the presidential vote amid this political deadlock, as the president elected will choose the PM. The Shia bloc continues to support al-Maliki, asserting that the selection of a Prime Minister is an internal matter.