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Iraq to settle PM nominee next week after reported US deadline

Iraq's ruling bloc will select its nominee for prime minister next week, as the United States continues to oppose Maliki's candidacy. 

Dana Taib Menmy
26 February, 2026
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Iraq's Maliki defends PM candidacy, seeks to reassure US

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
23 February, 2026
Maliki's momentum to regain the Iraqi premiership has been interrupted by opposition from the US
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Iraq bloc may drop Maliki from PM nomination after US threats

The New Arab Staff
21 February, 2026
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Iraq confirms US threat of sanctions if Maliki returns as PM

Safaa al-Kubaisi
19 February, 2026
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US again rejects Nouri al-Maliki as Iraqi PM, warns of sanctions

Dana Taib Menmy
17 February, 2026
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Iraq's Maliki calls for 'one army' sparks debate over PMF's fate

Dana Taib Menmy
12 February, 2026
Hamid Al-Shatri
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Who is Hamid Al-Shatri, Iraq's contender for PM?

Dana Taib Menmy
11 February, 2026
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Al-Maliki's PM nomination deepens Iraq's political divisions

Dana Taib Menmy
09 February, 2026
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Maliki's comeback: A high-stakes test for Iraq's future

Giorgio Cafiero
03 February, 2026
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Iraq's political factions scramble to elect new government

Dana Taib Menmy
03 February, 2026
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Iraq parliament delays presidential vote again

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
01 February, 2026
Maliki met with supporters in Baghdad ahead of the election
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Iraq's Shia bloc reaffirms backing for Maliki despite US warning

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
31 January, 2026
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US envoy to Iraq blames Iran-led militias for dismissal rumours

The New Arab Staff
30 January, 2026
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Iraq's Shia coalition defy US, backs Nouri al-Maliki for PM

Dana Taib Menmy
29 January, 2026
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Iraq PM candidate Maliki denounces Trump's 'blatant' interference

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
28 January, 2026
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Rubio warns Iraq on Iran ties as Maliki sets return

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
26 January, 2026
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Iraqi lawmakers to elect president Tuesday, PM appointment next

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
25 January, 2026
Nouri Al-Maliki has a controversial past as Iraq's prime minister from 2006-2014 [Getty]
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Iraq majority bloc backs Nouri al-Maliki as next PM

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
25 January, 2026
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Former Iraqi PM Maliki emerges as leading nominee for seat

Dana Taib Menmy
13 January, 2026
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From votes to vetoes: The race for Iraq's next prime minister

Dana Taib Menmy
25 November, 2025
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Iraq's Al-Maliki claims Sudani gov't seeks Israel normalisation

Dana Taib Menmy
30 October, 2025