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Tom Barrack Meets Maliki: U.S. Support Hangs in Balance

2/27/2026

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Tom Barrack, the U.S. envoy, met with Nouri al-Maliki, the former Iraqi Prime Minister, on February 27, 2026.
Maliki was nominated by a Shi'ite bloc for the premiership.
The meeting followed the November 2025 parliamentary elections, in which Maliki was actively involved.
Maliki highlighted the importance of democracy, political stability, and Iraq's sovereignty.
The talks suggest U.S. support could be reconsidered if Maliki is re-elected.

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Tom Barrack, the U.S. envoy, met with Nouri al-Maliki, the former Iraqi Prime Minister, on February 27, 2026.
Maliki was nominated by a Shi'ite bloc for the premiership.
The meeting followed the November 2025 parliamentary elections, in which Maliki was actively involved.
Maliki highlighted the importance of democracy, political stability, and Iraq's sovereignty.
The talks suggest U.S. support could be reconsidered if Maliki is re-elected.