Skip to main content
Tags: us | tom barrack | iraq | nouri al maliki

Sources: US Envoy Barrack Meets Iraq's Ex-Prime Minister Maliki

Friday, 27 February 2026 09:03 AM EST

U.S. envoy Tom Barrack met former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, the Shiite alliance's candidate for premier, on Friday, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Maliki has been nominated by a powerful Shiite bloc to return to the post, but the U.S. has warned it would reconsider support for Iraq if he is chosen again. 

© 2026 Thomson/Reuters. All rights reserved.


Politics
U.S. envoy Tom Barrack met former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, the Shiite alliance's candidate for premier, on Friday, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Maliki has been nominated by a powerful Shiite bloc to return to the post.
us, tom barrack, iraq, nouri al maliki
57
2026-03-27
Friday, 27 February 2026 09:03 AM
Newsmax Media, Inc.

Sign up for Newsmax’s Daily Newsletter

Receive breaking news and original analysis - sent right to your inbox.

(Optional for Local News)
Privacy: We never share your email address.
Join the Newsmax Community
Read and Post Comments
Please review Community Guidelines before posting a comment.
 
TOP

Interest-Based Advertising | Do not sell or share my personal information

Newsmax, Moneynews, Newsmax Health, and Independent. American. are registered trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Newsmax TV, and Newsmax World are trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc.

NEWSMAX.COM
America's News Page
© Newsmax Media, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
Download the Newsmax App
NEWSMAX.COM
America's News Page
© Newsmax Media, Inc.
All Rights Reserved