Event Brief
Iraq MPs pick new PM candidate after US pressure
Filed: Apr 28, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
Summary: Nouri Al-Maliki ended his bid for prime minister after US pressure over his links to Iran.
WHO: Nouri Al-Maliki
WHAT: Nouri Al-Maliki ended his bid to reclaim the prime minister role and a new candidate was chosen.
WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 9:24 AM ET
WHERE: Iraq
WHY: The US pressured against him due to concerns about his close links to Iran.
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