Maliki, Nuri Kamal al- – War Watch

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Iraq Taps Businessman, Ali al-Zaidi, to Form New Government
ByEphrat Livni April 27, 2026

After months of tensions and pressure from both the U.S. and Iran, Ali al-Zaidi, a businessman, was named as prime minister-designate.

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US Withholding Iraq’s Own Oil Money Over Ties to Iran
ByErika Solomon and Raja Abdulrahim April 22, 2026

The United States has halted dollar shipments to Iraq’s cash-based economy in an effort to force the Baghdad government to distance itself from Iran. The money comes from Iraq’s oil revenues.

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Defense and Military Forces | International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Iraq | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Maliki, Nuri Kamal al- | Politics and Government | Sudani, Mohammed Shia al- | United States | United States Defense and Military Forces | United States International Relations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

U.S. Turns Up Pressure on Iraq to Distance Itself From Iran
ByRaja Abdulrahim, Falih Hassan, Edward Wong and Erika Solomon April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Washington is demanding that the Baghdad government dismantle Iran-backed Iraqi militias that have been attacking Americans and U.S. sites there recently.

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Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Iraq | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Maliki, Nuri Kamal al- | Trump, Donald J | United States International Relations

Iraq’s Nominee for Prime Minister Rejects Trump Threats
ByErika Solomon January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

Nuri Kamal al-Maliki, a former prime minister, was nominated to lead Iraq once again, but President Trump said he would cut U.S. support if that went ahead.

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