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Trump warns US to end support for Iraq if Maliki returns

The White House signaled a potential break in relations with Iraq on Tuesday as President Trump threatened to pull all support if Nouri al-Maliki becomes Prime Minister.

AFP WORLD
Published January 27,2026
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President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to end US support for Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki, a former prime minister with ties to Iran who has been again nominated for the post, returns to power.

"Because of his insane policies and ideologies, if elected, the United States of America will no longer help Iraq and, if we are not there to help," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.