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Can parliament block Nouri al-Maliki from becoming prime minister?
Yes. Beyond political nominations, Iraq’s parliament must ratify the prime minister. Deep divisions, veto threats, Kurdish opposition, and U.S. sanctions pressure over Iranian militias make a third Maliki term highly unstable and unlikely.
Introduction: The Circus Isn’t Over Yet
Just remember:
👉 The circus is not over until the fat lady sings.
Despite headlines suggesting inevitability, there are multiple layers of resistance building against Nouri al-Maliki becoming Iraq’s next prime minister — and many observers are overlooking one critical factor:
Parliament still has to ratify the nominee.
And that may be where this entire plan collapses.
The Overlooked Element: Parliament’s Power to Veto
Many focus on nominations and political blocs, but the Iraqi constitution is clear:
➡️ Parliament must approve the prime minister.
In the article titled:
“SHARP DISAGREEMENTS WITHIN THE HALBOUSI COALITION OVER THE VETO OF A THIRD TERM FOR MALIKI”
we learn that Maliki’s path faces serious resistance even inside alliances previously considered supportive.
Deep Divisions Inside the Halbousi Alliance
According to informed sources:
“There are deep disagreements within the leadership of the Halbousi Alliance due to what some have termed a ‘veto’ on a third term for Nouri al-Maliki.”
Another key revelation states:
“Important figures within the Halbousi Alliance were dissatisfied with the statement issued by the National Political Council, which implicitly vetoed a third term for Maliki.”
This tells us one thing clearly:
👉 Support for Maliki is far from unified.
The Real Question: What Will the United States Do?
Now comes the wildcard.
How will U.S. President Donald Trump respond if Maliki is officially announced?
Will Washington oppose it openly?
Will pressure escalate quietly behind the scenes?
Or is there something unfolding that we don’t yet see?
One thing is certain:
The U.S. does not want a weak, Iran-influenced Iraqi government.
Timing Matters: Trump Wants Progress — Not Delays
President Trump has been clear in his strategic posture toward Iraq:
Move Iraq forward
Stabilize governance
Reduce Iranian influence
Enable economic normalization
He does not have unlimited time.
With only a limited term remaining, Washington wants results, not regression.
A Maliki return would almost certainly be seen as a setback, not progress.
Why a Maliki Government Would Delay Reinstatement
Let’s be honest:
Maliki = instability
Instability = no U.S. approval
No U.S. approval = no reinstatement
No matter what other “intel gurus” claim, the U.S. will not sign off on reinstatement without a stable government.
And stability means:
No armed militias in government
No Iranian dominance
No rigged parliament
The Bigger Issue: Iranian Militias Inside Parliament
Here’s where things get even more serious.
In the article:
“US, IN CONTROL OF OIL DOLLARS, HEAPS PRESSURE ON IRAQ OVER IRANIAN INFLUENCE”
we learn that the U.S. explicitly warned Iraqi leaders months before the election:
No armed groups in the new government.
That message could not have been clearer.
The Reality: 58 Iran-Linked MPs Elected
Despite U.S. warnings, the recent election resulted in:
58 members of parliament linked to Iranian militia factions
One deputy speaker of parliament with similar affiliations
From Washington’s perspective, these individuals:
Undermine sovereignty
Serve Iranian interests
Threaten financial stability
U.S. officials reportedly stated:
“Engagement with the new government would be suspended if these members are represented.”
Why This Matters for the Dinar Reinstatement
The U.S. holds a powerful lever:
➡️ Over $100 billion in Iraqi oil revenues held in New York banks.
Oil sales remain dollar-denominated, even after UN sanctions were lifted in December 2022.
Ask yourself:
What happens if the U.S. restricts dollar access?
How does Iraq pay its budget?
How does it fund salaries, imports, and infrastructure?
This leverage is intentional — and effective.
Sovereignty vs Reality
The Coordination Framework argues:
“Iraq is a sovereign nation and can choose its leaders freely.”
But Washington’s response is blunt:
👉 Sovereignty does not exist when foreign militias control the system.
Iranian influence disqualifies the claim of independence.
End of discussion.
What This Means Going Forward
This election cycle is about far more than Maliki.
It is about:
Parliament integrity
Iranian militia infiltration
U.S. financial leverage
Iraq’s economic future
A puppet prime minister plus a compromised parliament equals disaster.
Checks and balances matter — and right now, they are under threat.
Q&A: Key Questions Answered
Can parliament veto Maliki’s nomination?
Yes. Parliament has full authority to reject a third term.
Is the Halbousi Alliance unified behind Maliki?
No. Deep internal disagreements exist.
Does the U.S. oppose Iranian militias in government?
Absolutely. This has been clearly communicated.
Would a Maliki government delay reinstatement?
Highly likely due to instability and U.S. opposition.
Does the U.S. still control Iraq’s oil revenue?
Yes. Over $100 billion remains under U.S. control in New York.
Final Thoughts
This is not over.
Not even close.
If the Coordination Framework pushes Maliki forward, they may:
Expose their own corruption
Trigger U.S. retaliation
Collapse their political credibility
Sometimes pressure reveals truth.
So for now, we wait.
We watch.
And we let the drama unfold.
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There is also yet another element that may block Maliki from becoming the next prime minister. Many overlook this element. Remember that Parliament also has to ratify the nominee when announced. So, in this next article titled “SHARP DISAGREEMENTS WITHIN THE HALBOUSI COALITION OVER THE VETO OF A THIRD TERM FOR MALIKI” we learn that parliament may not go along with Maliki for a third term and may use the power of veto on his nomination.
I quote from the article – “Informed sources revealed on Sunday the existence of deep disagreements within the leadership of the Halbousi Alliance due to what some have termed a “veto” on a third term for Nouri al-Maliki.” – “The source told Al-Maalouma that “important figures within the Halbousi Alliance were dissatisfied with the statement issued by the National Political Council, which implicitly vetoed a third term for Maliki, despite the support of the Alliance’s constituent forces for him as a candidate to form the next government.”
Just remember that the circus is not yet over until the fat lady sings….lol…lol..lol.. 
Now the surprise will be to see how the US president Donald Trump feels about this announcement of Nori al-Maliki as the next prime minister. Will he oppose it or is there something that we don’t know about. Is God going to use Maliki to wake up the Iraqi politicians as he did in the US using the Biden era? How bad could it get in the next four years? Will God let Iraq suffer for this time again? Will we have to wait another four (4) years and even what state will Iraq be in after four more years of Maliki?
There is not much more I can say about this recent announcement about Maliki the peanut head guy as the nominee. We can see today through the news from Iraq that the Coordination Framework fully intends to nominate him for prime minister. This is where they are going to make their huge mistake and expose their own corruption. God works in strange ways. Let’s just sit tight and watch the drama play out. Like you, I feel this will be a set back in our timing of the reinstatement if this does occur. We all know president Trump wants to move Iraq along while he can and he only has another three years in office as president. He wants the reinstatement as bad as we do.
The election drama continues….
Oh… but wait there is more drama playing out in parliament too from this election cycle. There is much more than just the prime minister nominee to worry about.
So, there is also yet another issue lingering that needs to be addressed for this election cycle. It is just as important as the Maliki drama, if not more important. Having an Iranian pacifier as a puppet prime minister, than also a rigged parliament to vote his way on bills is not good for Iraq. They need checks and balances in the government. If we read the article titled “US, IN CONTROL OF OIL DOLLARS, HEAPS PRESSURE ON IRAQ OVER IRANIAN INFLUENCE” we learn more.
In this recent article we learn that the US has threatened senior Iraqi politicians with sanctions targeting the Iraqi state — including potentially its critical supply of oil revenue sourced via the Federal Reserve Bank of New York — should Iran-backed armed groups be included in the next government, four sources told Reuters. This threat was given months before the election. However Iraq did not pay much attention to it.
The US stance was simple “No armed groups in new government”. Can it get any clearer? So, in the newly elected representatives in parliament are there any members of armed militia groups? Let’s explore both sides to this story today. Who is on the right side and who is wrong?
So, YES there is many Iranian militia faction members from the recent November election cycle elected into office to replace other members in the chamber of parliament. In fact there is 58 members total to be exact , plus one deputy head of parliament. The US views all of these new members as linked to Iran. The fear is they will influence Iraqi politics to extent to benefit Iran rather than the people of Iraq. “The American line was basically that they would suspend engagement with the new government should any of those 58 MPs be represented.” No remember that the US is absolutely not going to signoff on the reinstatement of the dinar unless there is a STABLE government in place. Do you think this is a stable government? I don’t care with what any of these other intel gurus are telling you. They are full of sh-t! Oh… their secret sources have been so accurate with their stupid lies of every day and every weekend RV scenarios. How can anyone even believe their crap any more. You have to be an idiot just like them to follow them.
But I am showing you today evidence and facts and trying to help you understand that there is much more to it to the US plans to shut down this Iranian influence. It gets complicated real fast but not really if you try to clarify it and understand it.
Remember the US has leverage over Iraq as they maintain control of over 100 billion dollars of Iraqi oil revenues in the banks in NYC. Oil is still mandated to be sold in US dollars even though we learned that the UN sanctions have been lifted since December 2022. So, I guess maintaining this leverage of not releasing these funds to Iraq was a good choice by the US? Can you imagine if the US were to cut of all dollars to Iraq? How would Iraq pay its bills as in the budget?
So, the Iraqi Coordination Framework stance is that Iraq is an independent state. a sovereign nation and so they can do as they please electing officials in their government. But as we find this stance is not actually a correct stance, says the US administration. It is not correct as there is Iran influence and this does not meet the requirement of “sovereignty” and “independence”. Sorry Iraq!!!!
