"Trump, and the US administration, view al-Maliki as part of Iran's direct network of influence in Iraq, and fear that his return would undermine American efforts to weaken Iran's power in its western neighbour, including limiting the reach of Iran-backed armed groups. But, even with pressure ramping up, it appears that a majority of the Coordination Framework's most influential actors are not willing to give up on al-Maliki, and are determined to find a way to push his candidacy forward."
"The Coordination Framework (CF) is a coalition of Shia political parties established in 2021. It represents the biggest Shia bloc in the Iraqi parliament. The loose nature of the coalition that makes up the CF means that opinions on al-Maliki's candidacy are varied, with some opposing it, others willing to bend to Trump's will and switch their backing, and still others who are adamant that they will push forward. And it seems as though the majority are in the latter camp."
Leaders of the Shia Coordination Framework insist Nouri al-Maliki will be their candidate for prime minister despite US threats to cut aid. US President Donald Trump warned that Maliki's return would prompt withdrawal of American assistance and wrote that Iraq would have no chance of success without US help. Washington views Maliki as tied to Iran's influence and fears his premiership would strengthen Iran-backed armed groups. The CF, formed in 2021 and the largest Shia bloc in parliament, contains internal divisions but a majority of influential actors continue to back Maliki and stress the choice is an exclusively Iraqi constitutional matter free from foreign interference.
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