President Donald Trump Warns Iraq Against Appointing Nouri al-Maliki as Prime Minister
President Trump warned the U.S. will cease aiding Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki is named prime minister. This follows Maliki's nomination by a major Shiite alliance.
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UShas issued a public warning to Iraq 
IQstating that the United Stateswould no longer provide assistance to the country if Nouri al-Maliki nouri al malikiis appointed as prime minister. This direct intervention followed the decision by the main alliance of Shiite political blocs in Iraq, which holds a majority in parliament, to pick Nouri al-Malikias its nominee for the premiership following a recent election. The move by Donald Trumphighlights a sharp escalation in his efforts to curb the influence of factions linked to Iran 
IRwithin the Iraqigovernment.
UShas issued a public warning to Iraq IQstating that the United Stateswould no longer provide assistance to the country if Nouri al-Maliki nouri al malikiis appointed as prime minister. This direct intervention followed the decision by the main alliance of Shiite political blocs in Iraq, which holds a majority in parliament, to pick Nouri al-Malikias its nominee for the premiership following a recent election. The move by Donald Trumphighlights a sharp escalation in his efforts to curb the influence of factions linked to Iran IRwithin the Iraqigovernment.
