Iraq's ruling bloc to decide on Al-Maliki premiership bid in few days - 1/13/2026

[ronscarpa]

Iraq's ruling bloc to decide on Al-Maliki premiership bid in few days

PoliticsiraqNouri al-MalikiCoordination FrameworkPremiership

 

2026-01-13 / 02:39

Shafaq News– Baghdad

 

Iraq’s Coordination Framework (CF), the largest parliamentary alliance bringing together Shiite political forces, will meet this week to decide whether to nominate former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki for a new term as head of government, a political source told Shafaq News on Tuesday.

 

According to the source, the alliance will hold its regular meeting on Saturday to review several files, including political understandings among its factions and their potential impact on cohesion within the Shiite camp.

 

The discussions come as al-Maliki, whose State of Law Coalition won 29 seats in the recent parliamentary elections, emerges as a leading contender within the CF, while caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, whose Reconstruction and Development (Al-Ima’ar wal Tanmiya) Coalition secured 46 seats, withdrew from the race for a second term. The source described al-Sudani’s move as a “political tactic” aimed at placing al-Maliki’s candidacy directly before the alliance, particularly as some parties oppose the latter's return to office amid upcoming domestic and regional challenges.

 

“The Framework seeks to form a strong government that is acceptable to all political forces and capable of maintaining balance in managing the next phase,” he added.

 

Earlier this week, Firas al-Muslmawi, spokesperson for the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, told Shafaq News that internal discussions within the CF had produced a preference for al-Maliki, citing his leadership experience in managing government affairs.

 

Read more: Nouri Al-Maliki: A name that still divides and tests the politics of memory

 

Under Iraq’s post-2003 power-sharing convention, the presidency is held by a Kurd, the premiership by a Shiite, and the speakership of parliament by a Sunni Arab. Together, CF-aligned forces hold around 180 of the 329 seats in parliament, giving the alliance decisive influence over the formation of the next government.

 

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Iraq-s-ruling-bloc-to-decide-on-Al-Maliki-premiership-bid-in-few-days

[ronscarpa]

This could be an issue for us all. Lets wait and see how it will all pan out.

[8th ID]

4 hours ago, ronscarpa said:

The source described al-Sudani’s move as a “political tactic” aimed at placing al-Maliki’s candidacy directly before the alliance, particularly as some parties oppose the latter's return to office amid upcoming domestic and regional challenges.

He can be nominated, but he still has to be voted on and form his government. Maybe there will be a lot of opposition to him. 

[CSM (R) Thack]

1 hour ago, ronscarpa said:

This could be an issue for us all. Lets wait and see how it will all pan out.

All we can do is wait and see!! 👍🏻🫡🇺🇸

[JonnyV]

I would hope and believe this is all BS.  Mark Savoy and Trump know Malijerk is a total Iranian stooge and what he did to Iraq while he was PM. He should be locked up in the Hague.   This must be propaganda nonsense from Malijerk.    

As always, we wait and see.   

[screwball]

27 minutes ago, JonnyV said:

I would hope and believe this is all BS.  Mark Savoy and Trump know Malijerk is a total Iranian stooge and what he did to Iraq while he was PM. He should be locked up in the Hague.   This must be propaganda nonsense from Malijerk.    

As always, we wait and see.   

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[Half Crazy Runner]

Ugh. 

[Sage449]

Has anyone else read this on al Maliki or that al- Sudani has backed him?

"Recently, he has resurfaced in the political arena as the likely candidate to return as Prime Minister following the recent elections. On January 13, 2026, it was announced that the current caretaker Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, has stepped aside to make way for al-Maliki. This transition is seen as a pivotal move to resolve the political deadlock within the Shiite Coordination Framework, which has substantial influence in Iraqi politics."

[screwball]

to me its irrelevant who is PM....I am only concerned with one thing and that's the rate and exchange process...i have exited many investments to early over the years only to loose potentially millions of dollars never again..I will be still here regardless until i can exit at a rate thats makes me happy...

Edited January 14 by screwball

[keylime]

6 minutes ago, screwball said:

to me its irrelevant who is PM....I am only concerned with one thing and that's the rate and exchange process...i have exited many investments to early over the years only to loose potentially millions of dollars never again..I will be still here regardless until i can exit at a rate thats makes me happy...

i agree, This RI/RV is beyond the PMs at this point. 

[screwball]

17 minutes ago, keylime said:

i agree, This RI/RV is beyond the PMs at this point. 

exactly!

[Scoopster]

Bad things happen with Maliki at the helm! Shabibi had problems when he went out of the country. Saleh got sentenced to prison and nearly died, lots of dinar disappeared on Maliki's watch. He changed the head of the CBI to his guy. I wouldn't trust him  any further than I could throw him! He is a snake in the grass! It's about time for Al Sadr to rear his ugly head and if my memory serves me well he doesn’t like Maliki either. If we get lucky and get a revalue or a substantial change in value! Color me gone. Adios Muchachos!

[3n1]

1 hour ago, Scoopster said:

If we get lucky and get a revalue or a substantial change in value! Color me gone.

 

i'll be running like a scalded dog to exchange out of this insane fiasco ...

catch me if you can , cheers 

[JonnyV]

4 hours ago, screwball said:

to me its irrelevant who is PM....I am only concerned with one thing and that's the rate and exchange process...i have exited many investments to early over the years only to loose potentially millions of dollars never again..I will be still here regardless until i can exit at a rate thats makes me happy...

 

4 hours ago, keylime said:

i agree, This RI/RV is beyond the PMs at this point. 

 

I don’t think so.  Malijerk has more tricks up his sleeve than David Copperfield.   If it’s true and he gets in, we are screwed.  I hope I am wrong.  

[HowieC]

No way that happens on Trump's watch.

[keylime]

10 hours ago, JonnyV said:

 

 

I don’t think so.  Malijerk has more tricks up his sleeve than David Copperfield.   If it’s true and he gets in, we are screwed.  I hope I am wrong.  

I'm not so sure the powers that be aren't the ones setting him up to get their agenda done. Either way this is banking at its highest level. This guy, Maliki, should have been out a long time ago, but he seems to still be useful, so.........No PM is going to stop this. This is beyond tricks. Now, will the banking elite decide to pull the trigger this year? That's the $3.65 RV question. IMHO

[Half Crazy Runner]

10 hours ago, HowieC said:

No way that happens on Trump's watch.

I sure hope you’re right!

[NoviceInvestor]

On 1/14/2026 at 6:21 AM, 8th ID said:

He can be nominated, but he still has to be voted on and form his government. Maybe there will be a lot of opposition to him. 

Reading between the lines .. it seems a foregone conclusion.

[screwball]

On 1/15/2026 at 12:37 PM, JonnyV said:

 

 

I don’t think so.  Malijerk has more tricks up his sleeve than David Copperfield.   If it’s true and he gets in, we are screwed.  I hope I am wrong.  

well ask yourself why open the corruption files now???? why not months ago? whose name is in them? lets pray this is smoke, talk of corruption files and opening could be to force him out of the race!!!!

[screwball]

remember the allegations against maliki???? 

[screwball]

if he was involved in smuggling funds to Iran then hes toast! and his name is in the files!!! lets see how before this hits the forums!!!

[screwball]

23 hours ago, HowieC said:

No way that happens on Trump's watch.

i believe its all about the files..

[JonnyV]

On 1/15/2026 at 10:11 PM, screwball said:

well ask yourself why open the corruption files now???? why not months ago? whose name is in them? lets pray this is smoke, talk of corruption files and opening could be to force him out of the race!!!!

 

I hope you are right.  

[screwball]

5 hours ago, JonnyV said:

 

I hope you are right.  

so do I but you have to ask yourself about the timing and mentioning of these files...until they announce the PM everything is spoke and propaganda