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Maliki Defies U.S. Pressure, Stands Firm on Bid to Return as Iraq’s Prime Minister

He signals readiness to centralize weapons under state authority to address concerns over Iran‑aligned factions.

Trump Threatens to Cut Iraq Support as Maliki Bid Stalls in Parliament

Trump Threatens to End U.S. Support if Iraq Installs Maliki as Prime Minister

Iraq Confirms U.S. Advisers Leave Al-Asad, Ending Federal Basing