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Saturday, March 28, 2026

Al-Estiklal Newspaper

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Trump’s Words Send Shockwaves Through Iraqi Politics, Putting al-Maliki’s Prospects in Doubt

Trump’s Words Send Shockwaves Through Iraqi Politics, Putting al-Maliki’s Prospects in Doubt

a month ago

In a fresh twist around Iraq’s prime ministership, remarks by Donald Trump have set off a wave of debate inside Iraq’s political class, with questions swirling over how to read his words and what they might signal.

How Judge Faiq Zaidan Became a Key Obstacle to al-Maliki’s Comeback

How Judge Faiq Zaidan Became a Key Obstacle to al-Maliki’s Comeback

a month ago

Judge Faiq Zaidan, a figure close to Iran, has recently emerged in the open amid infighting within the Shiite camp, particularly over objections to Nouri al-Maliki’s bid to return as prime minister.

Silent Shake-Up in Baghdad: What Did al-Maliki Do to Trump’s Envoy?

Silent Shake-Up in Baghdad: What Did al-Maliki Do to Trump’s Envoy?

2 months ago

Iraqi FM and presidential candidate Fuad Hussein confirmed that Mark Savaya no longer serves as President Donald Trump’s envoy to Iraq, noting that Tom Barrack now oversees the Iraqi portfolio.

Shiite Framework Challenges Trump by Backing Maliki: How High Will the Cost Be for Iraq?

Shiite Framework Challenges Trump by Backing Maliki: How High Will the Cost Be for Iraq?

2 months ago

Iraq’s Shiite Coordination Framework backs Nouri al-Maliki for prime minister despite U.S. opposition and internal warnings of risks.