Iraq PM candidate Maliki slams US ‘interference’ after Trump warning

29/01/2026 01:48 France 24

Iraq’s leading candidate for prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, on Wednesday denounced what he called Washington’s “blatant interference” after President Donald Trump threatened to end all US support if Maliki takes office.

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