"The Coordination Framework must choose a prime minister by Sunday, as required by the constitution, after the election of Nizar Amedi as president. The bloc commands 185 of 329 seats in parliament."
"Internal differences have emerged within the bloc, mainly between the Hikma Movement and the Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq Movement, further delaying the nomination of a candidate."
"Nouri al-Maliki, who has close links with Iran, was chosen as the nominee, triggering an angry reaction from US President Donald Trump, who threatened to stop supporting Iraq."
Iraqi leaders have five days to appoint a prime minister after Nizar Amedi's election as president. The Coordination Framework, the largest Shia bloc, has faced internal struggles and postponed decisions. According to the constitution, the bloc must nominate a prime minister by Sunday. Nouri al-Maliki was initially chosen, causing tensions with the US. Internal divisions between factions have delayed the process, with Bassem al-Badry and Ihsan al-Awadi nominated by different groups for the prime minister position.
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