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Iraq's Political Crisis Deepens Amid Al-Maliki's Controversial Nomination

2/28/2026

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Iraq faces a political deadlock after November's general elections, with no government formed yet.
The majority coalition nominated former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki to reclaim the position.
This nomination has sparked significant opposition from U.S. President Donald Trump, intensifying the country's political divisions.
The article questions the motivations behind the U.S. stance on al-Maliki and examines the ongoing U.S. role in Iraq, with insights from Muhanad Seloom and Ahmed Rushdi.

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Iraq faces a political deadlock after November's general elections, with no government formed yet.
The majority coalition nominated former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki to reclaim the position.
This nomination has sparked significant opposition from U.S. President Donald Trump, intensifying the country's political divisions.
The article questions the motivations behind the U.S. stance on al-Maliki and examines the ongoing U.S. role in Iraq, with insights from Muhanad Seloom and Ahmed Rushdi.