Imposing dictates and creating chaos: an American policy to remove Maliki from the premiership
Imposing dictates and creating chaos: an American policy to remove Maliki from the premiership
2-16-2026
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Some Iraqi political blocs, particularly Sunni blocs, are accused of acting as tools to implement American agendas aimed at interfering in Iraqi affairs. These accusations come with the return of Nouri al-Maliki, leader of the State of Law Coalition, to the political scene by running for prime minister after the 2025 elections and securing a second term.
Some opposition parties, accused of loyalty to Washington, have expressed their rejection of al-Maliki’s nomination through official statements. Among them are the “Progress” and “Sovereignty” alliances, whose leaders emphasized the need for an “internationally and regionally acceptable figure” to guarantee the flow of investments and reconstruction.
Attempts to Impose Dictates:
Observers believe that the objection of some blocs, including Sunni blocs, to al-Maliki’s nomination has given the American administration a pretext to intervene in Iraq, fearing for the interests of these parties at the expense of the national interest. In a statement to Al-Maalomah, Hussein al-Karawi, a member of the organizing committee of the popular movement for the Faw Port and Silk Road, said that the rejection of Maliki by some parties gave Washington a pretext for intervention, stressing that US President Donald Trump has no right to do so.
He added, “Iraq’s enemies impose their will through external forces, and those who opposed Maliki indirectly contributed to strengthening American intervention and imposing its arrogance on the country.” The coordinating framework
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repeatedly affirmed its commitment to nominating Nouri al-Maliki for prime minister and its rejection of any American interference in Iraq’s internal affairs.
However, some political forces have spread rumors to cover up their political failures, including a proposal to extend the term of the caretaker government. MP Ali al-Zirjawi denied this, confirming to Al-Maalomah that the proposal “never materialized” and that the framework is proceeding with Maliki’s nomination.
He explained that the circulation of these rumors aims to mask political pressures, particularly regarding the presidential election and Kurdish disputes. Legal experts maintain that the constitution does not grant any entity the authority to extend the term of a caretaker government.
Adherence to national sovereignty
remains the official Iraqi position and the coordinating framework’s commitment to its sovereignty and the independence of its political decision-making, emphasizing that any external interference in the selection of national leaders constitutes a threat to the country’s stability.
Observers indicate that the solution lies in strengthening national consensus and establishing a domestically acceptable leadership, free from any external pressures, to ensure the next government’s ability to address critical issues and prioritize the interests of the Iraqi people.
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