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Trump Threatens Iraq With Crippling Sanctions If Maliki Elected To 3rd Term As PM

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In light of American opposition to the appointment of Nouri al-Maliki, who is close to Iran, steps are underway in parliament to officially withdraw the candidacy. • It was also reported that incumbent Prime Minister Muhammad al-Sudani has returned to being the preferred candidate: "He is less controversial"

Two new rejections and threats of sanctions from the White House have placed the government crisis at the heart of the conflict. Kurdish parties are unwilling to risk tensions with Washington. While Maliki's candidacy is being debated within the ruling bloc, the search for alternative candidates is accelerating.

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Aydınlık broke the news in Türkiye on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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