Trump’s ultimatum shattered Iraq’s paralysis; the test is whether the Shiite alliance will back a premier capable of curbing Iranian influence.
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The U.S. warned Iraq that nominating al-Maliki would trigger a reassessment of ties with “negative” consequences.
Turkey shows no sign of withdrawing troops from Syria or Iraq, seeking lasting leverage over Kurdish dynamics and regional influence.
Maliki’s nomination reflects a generational clash within Iraq’s Shiite politics over the future of the 2003 system.
Washington warned Iraq of sanctions if Maliki becomes PM, deepening divisions within the Shiite alliance and risking economic collapse.
Iraq’s Iran-backed militias stayed silent during the Israel-Iran war, prioritizing domestic gains and state integration.
Iraq balances U.S. pressure and waning Iranian influence; Sudani’s pragmatism offers a path to sovereignty.
Trump’s veto of Maliki leaves Iraq’s Coordination Framework with a stark choice: proceed with Maliki or withdraw his nomination.
Pro-Iran militias are the big winners in Iraq’s election, entrenching armed factions in parliament and weakening the state.
Eleven years after the genocide, Yezidis remain shattered, with Sinjar unstable, justice elusive, and international attention fading.