The White House has reportedly signaled cuts to Iraq’s oil-export revenues if former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki returns to power
The US has warned Iraq of possible economic repercussions if former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki returns to power, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing sources.
Last month, Iraq’s Shiite bloc in parliament nominated the 75-year-old al-Maliki, whom Washington views as too close to Iran, for a third term, likely securing his return once a new president is elected. Al-Maliki served two consecutive terms as prime minister from 2006 to 2014 – the first leader to do so since the 2003 US-led invasion – and previously…
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