Iraq's Shiite bloc backs Al Maliki despite US warning
Iraq’s Co‑ordination Framework has doubled down on supporting Nouri Al Maliki as prime minister, calling the choice a purely Iraqi constitutional matter, despite President Trump warning the US would withdraw support if Al Maliki wins. Al Maliki, who led Iraq 2006–2014 and is accused of deepening sectarianism and ties with Iran, calls the US criticism interference. The domestic vote strengthened pro‑Iran blocs, and Washington has pushed Baghdad to curb militias and foreign influence amid diplomatic reshuffles.
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