US EditionIraq's Maliki in Trump's Crosshairs After Nomination for New Term
The Shia-led coalition defies US threats to withdraw support, nominating Maliki to counter Iranian influence despite concerns over Iraq's economic stability, officials said.
- On Wednesday, the Shia-led Coordination Framework nominated Nouri al-Maliki for a third term despite Washington warning it could end support if he is reappointed.
- US officials outlined demands aimed at excluding militia-linked figures as the Trump administration said it seeks to block Iran-backed militias and tackle entrenched corruption.
- Financial reactions followed US warnings, with the Iraqi dinar weakening on parallel markets as officials warned suspending dollar oil transfers even for one week would harm the economy.
- Iraqi Shia political parties rejected what they called US interference and demanded respect for parliamentary procedures, with the Coordination Framework stating `The era in which outside actors imposed prime ministers on Iraq is over` .
- Iraq's parliament will reconvene on Sunday to elect a president amid speculation that Hamid al-Shatri, Iraq's intelligence chief, could replace Maliki as leaders weigh US pressure.
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