The U.S. has assembled its largest military force in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq War—two carrier strike groups and over 60 jets in Jordan.
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Iraq ignited a Gulf firestorm by depositing maritime boundary maps that Kuwait says infringe on its sovereignty.
Iraq’s government formation is deadlocked over Maliki’s candidacy, opposed by Washington and key factions; three scenarios are debated.
U.S. Senator Graham is shuttling between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh to mediate an end to the escalating Saudi-UAE rivalry.
Trump’s veto of Maliki deepens Iraq’s deadlock, fracturing the Shiite alliance and forcing a stark choice between defiance and replacement.
The U.S. warned Iraq that nominating al-Maliki would trigger a reassessment of ties with “negative” consequences.
Washington warned Iraq of sanctions if Maliki becomes PM, deepening divisions within the Shiite alliance and risking economic collapse.
Trump’s veto of Maliki leaves Iraq’s Coordination Framework with a stark choice: proceed with Maliki or withdraw his nomination.
Iraq’s government formation is deadlocked after Trump vetoed Maliki, with Kurdish mediation now seeking to resolve the crisis.