Iraqi leaders to begin thorny talks on forming cabinetAl-Maliki had been endorsed by the bloc but was forced to step back after an ultimatum from TrumpThe framework has now endorsed Zaidi and thanked MalikiBy AFP · 28 April 2026
Iraq’s prime minister steps aside for rival in post-election wrangling over governmentBy AP · 13 January 2026
Former Iraq PM Al-Maliki could heavily influence election despite troubled pastBy Reuters · 5 November 2025
