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
SpecialFears of new ‘deep state’ in Iraq as factions fight for key jobsBy Suadad Al-Salhy · 26 June 2019
SpecialCommission denies report that Iraqi VPs referred to judiciary for graftBy Suadad Al-Salhy · 4 December 2017
