Nouri al-Maliki

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Finding the Middle Ground in Iraq

This week, we look at Iraq's new prime minster, his anti-corruption campaign, and his efforts to steer Iraq between the warring US and Iran.

Hugo Goodridge
30 July, 2026
The US flag flutters outside the US Embassy, seen across the Tigris River in Baghdad's fortified Green Zone on March 17, 2026. A security official said a drone and rocket attack targeted the US embassy in Baghdad early March 17, following a similar attack hours earlier.
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US embassy congratulates Iraq PM-designate, backs stability

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
29 April, 2026
Iraqis are seen to be widely sceptical of Iraq's old and new political alliances
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MENA
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Iraqi president nominates Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
27 April, 2026
Iraq's former prime minister and candidate for the premiership, Nouri al-Maliki, speaks during an interview with AFP at his office in the Green Zone in Baghdad on February 23, 2026.
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MENA
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Iraq deadlock persists over next prime minister

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
25 April, 2026
Support for ex-PM Nouri al-Maliki has weakened significantly in Iraq
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MENA
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Maliki sidelined after election of new Iraqi president

The New Arab Staff
12 April, 2026
Maliki's own Shia support base has turned against his candidacy for prime minister
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MENA
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Iraqi factions sidelining Maliki amid deadlock over premiership

The New Arab Staff
27 March, 2026
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MENA
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Iraq to settle PM nominee next week after reported US deadline

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

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

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

Giorgio Cafiero
03 February, 2026
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MENA
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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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MENA
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Iraq's Shia bloc reaffirms backing for Maliki despite US warning

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
31 January, 2026
Mark Savaya and US President Donald Trump. [Screengrab from Mark Savaya/Instagram]
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MENA
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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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MENA
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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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MENA
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Iraq PM candidate Maliki denounces Trump's 'blatant' interference

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
28 January, 2026