Al-Maliki is defiant after Trump threatens to withdraw US support for Iraq

Al-Maliki is defiant after Trump threatens to withdraw US support for Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) — Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki expressed his defiance Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to withdraw Washington’s support for Iraq if he returns to power. Al-Maliki, who was nominated last week by the country’s ruling political bloc to return as prime minister, said in a statement: “We reject the blatant … Read more