US threatens to cut support as Iraqi political alliance nominates Maliki for prime minister

A major Iraqi political alliance, the coordination framework, has selected former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki as its candidate for the country's top leadership position. In response, US President Donald Trump has warned Iraq that the United States will end its support if Maliki is elected to lead the government again. This move has sparked concerns about renewed US-Iraq tensions over the future political direction of the country.