The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/nouri-al-maliki/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:13:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Nouri al-Maliki | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/nouri-al-maliki/ 32 32 Despite threats from Trump, parliamentary majority in Iraq backs Maliki as PM https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-threats-from-trump-parliamentary-majority-in-iraq-backs-maliki-as-pm/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 22:11:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3745548 Coordination Framework, country's main Shiite alliance, says decision on Iraq's leader should be 'free from foreign interference' after US president vowed to cut support if Maliki returns

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]]> Iraq’s Iran-linked Shiite bloc nominates former premier for prime minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraqs-iran-linked-shiite-bloc-nominates-former-premier-for-prime-minister/ Sat, 24 Jan 2026 19:17:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3740567 Nouri al-Maliki’s nomination sets stage for delicate talks on forming government amid US-Iran tensions and pressure over armed militias

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]]> Iraq heads to elections marred by violence at sensitive moment for Middle East https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraq-heads-to-elections-marred-by-violence-at-sensitive-moment-for-middle-east/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:18:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3672680 Vote comes as PM Sudani faces US pressure to disarm pro-Iran militias, challenge from former premier Maliki, while popular Shiite Sadrist Movement boycotting

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]]> Iraqi parliament approves new government, ending yearlong stalemate https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraqi-parliament-approves-new-government-cabinet-ending-yearlong-stalemate/ Fri, 28 Oct 2022 08:44:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2861555 Headed by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, cabinet excludes followers of Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr following August street violence that left at least 30 dead

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]]> Abbas says he’s ‘against’ possible new Netanyahu government https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-authority-fm-were-ready-for-dialogue-with-any-future-israeli-pm/ Wed, 18 Sep 2019 21:10:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2151670 PA president's comments come after his foreign minister said Palestinians were ready for dialogue with any future Israeli PM

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]]> Ex-Iraqi PM warns Israel of ‘strong response’ if it proves to be behind strikes https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-iraqi-pm-warns-israel-of-strong-response-if-it-proves-to-be-behind-strikes/ Fri, 23 Aug 2019 12:38:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2135101 Nouri al-Maliki says continued attacks will turn country into 'battle arena that drags in multiple countries, including Iran'

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]]> Iraqi officials slam French call to disarm Shiite militias https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraqi-officials-slam-french-call-to-disarm-shiite-militias/ Sun, 03 Dec 2017 15:48:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1742036 Vice president Nuri al-Maliki says Macron 'interfering in internal Iraqi affairs'

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]]> Iraq vice president warns against ‘second Israel’ in Kurdistan https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraq-vice-president-warns-against-second-israel-in-kurdistan/ Sun, 17 Sep 2017 17:45:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1695437&preview=true&preview_id=1695437 As referendum nears, Nouri al-Maliki says a country set up on a religious or ethnic base, like the Jewish state, would be 'unacceptable'

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]]> Obama says no specific, credible terror threat over holidays https://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-says-no-specific-credible-terror-threat-over-holidays/ Thu, 17 Dec 2015 21:33:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1304703 In second security briefing highlighted by the White House this week, US president says Americans 'have to be vigilant'

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]]> ‘Strike targeted Hezbollah bid to set up missile bases on Golan’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-strike-targeted-hezbollah-bid-to-set-up-missile-bases-on-golan/ Tue, 20 Jan 2015 18:59:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1125058&preview_id=1125058 Hezbollah goal was to fire at Israel without sparking war in Lebanon, Israeli TV report says; Iranian commander warns of 'destructive thunderbolts' in response

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]]> Few gains testify to weak air campaign against Islamic State https://www.timesofisrael.com/few-gains-testify-to-weak-air-campaign-against-islamic-state/ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 10:03:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1074864 Extremist fighters in Syria and Iraq still making territorial advances despite joint effort to push them back

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]]> Kerry makes surprise Iraq visit to stump for anti-IS effort https://www.timesofisrael.com/kerry-makes-surprise-iraq-visit-to-stump-for-anti-is-effort/ Wed, 10 Sep 2014 08:32:00 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1061962 Top US diplomat calls for Baghdad to grant Sunnis more power to fight Islamic State, ahead of Gulf trip to drum up support for coalition

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]]> Iraq’s Nouri al-Maliki gives up post to rival https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraqs-nouri-al-maliki-gives-up-post-to-rival/ Thu, 14 Aug 2014 21:14:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1048512 Incumbent PM drops bid for third term, says decision based on desire to 'safeguard the high interests of the country'

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]]> Obama welcomes new Iraqi leaders as ‘step forward’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-welcomes-new-iraqi-leaders-as-step-forward/ Tue, 12 Aug 2014 00:37:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1046874&preview_id=1046874 Washington maintains only an inclusive government will be able to bring about a lasting solution

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]]> Amid political crisis, US stresses support for Iraq president https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-stresses-support-for-iraq-president/ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 03:56:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1046309 In row between new president and embattled PM, State Department says it rejects effort at coercion in process of choosing a new Iraqi leader

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