Thursday, February 5, 2026

CLARE: ๐Ÿšจ BREAKING: U.S. BLOCKS MALIKI — IRAQ’S POLITICAL STALEMATE COULD TRIGGER MAJOR FINANCIAL SHIFTS

๐Ÿ”ฅ MUST READ: WHY MALIKI’S REJECTION MATTERS FAR BEYOND POLITICS

According to Clare’s latest intel, supported by reporting from Al-Hurra and Bloomberg, the United States has taken an unusually firm and public stance against the potential return of Nouri al-Maliki as Prime Minister of Iraq.

This is not just a political disagreement.

This is a strategic warning with economic consequences—and it may directly affect:

  • Iraq’s oil revenues

  • The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI)

  • Ongoing financial and monetary reforms

Let’s break down what’s happening and why it matters.


๐Ÿ›‘ U.S. DELIVERS A “CATEGORICAL” REJECTION OF MALIKI

Source: Al-Hurra (U.S.-based outlet)

Al-Hurra cited sources within Iraq’s Coordination Framework, stating that:

The failure to elect a president was directly linked to disputes over the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki.

More importantly, the report confirms:

U.S. officials informed Maliki that his nomination was “categorically rejected.”

This was not diplomatic ambiguity.

It was a clear veto.


๐Ÿ“ž MALIKI ATTEMPTED BACKCHANNEL TALKS — THEY FAILED

According to the same sources:

  • Maliki attempted to open communication channels with American officials

  • He sought to determine whether Trump-era opposition could be negotiated

  • The response from Washington was decisive and final

The Warning:

Proceeding with Maliki’s nomination will have repercussions.

This signals that any political process ignoring this warning risks serious fallout.


๐Ÿ’ฃ BLOOMBERG CONFIRMS: OIL REVENUES AT RISK

Source: Bloomberg

Bloomberg escalated the story dramatically by reporting that:

Washington has threatened to reduce Iraq’s access to its oil export revenues if Maliki is appointed Prime Minister.

This is an extraordinary move.

Oil revenues are the lifeblood of Iraq’s economy.


๐Ÿ›ข️ WHY THE U.S. IS TAKING THIS STANCE

According to Bloomberg sources:

  • The U.S. views Maliki as closely aligned with Iran

  • His return would signal a shift away from Western-aligned reforms

  • This would jeopardize transparency, banking compliance, and sanctions enforcement

In short:

Maliki is seen as incompatible with Iraq’s financial reform path.


๐Ÿฆ CRITICAL MEETING: CBI GOVERNOR & U.S. OFFICIALS IN TรœRKฤฐYE

One of the most important details in this intel:

๐Ÿ”‘ High-Level Meeting Confirmed

  • Ali Al-Alaq, Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq

  • Met with senior U.S. officials

  • Location: Tรผrkiye

  • Timing: Last week

During this meeting:

The United States issued a new warning regarding Maliki’s nomination.

This strongly suggests that:

  • The CBI is under direct international scrutiny

  • Financial reform and political leadership are now inseparably linked


๐Ÿ“‰ WHAT THIS MEANS FOR IRAQ’S POLITICAL DEADLOCK

The inability to elect:

  • A president

  • A prime minister

Is no longer just an internal Iraqi issue.

It has become:

  • geopolitical standoff

  • financial pressure point

  • trigger for external intervention

Washington has made it clear:

Certain outcomes will not be tolerated.


๐ŸŒ BIGGER PICTURE: POLITICS, OIL & MONETARY REFORM

Why this matters to global observers:

✔️ Iraq’s oil revenues flow through international systems
✔️ The CBI is central to currency reform and compliance
✔️ Political leadership affects banking transparency
✔️ Stability is required for any meaningful economic transition

This is about control, trust, and reform—not just personalities.


๐Ÿ“Œ FEATURED SNIPPET: KEY TAKEAWAYS

Did the U.S. reject Maliki’s nomination?
Yes. U.S. officials categorically rejected it and warned of consequences.

What consequences were mentioned?
Potential reduction of Iraq’s access to oil export revenues.

Was the Central Bank of Iraq involved?
Yes. The CBI Governor met U.S. officials in Tรผrkiye and received a formal warning.


❓ Q&A – QUICK CLARITY

Q: Is Maliki officially blocked by the U.S.?
A: While not a legal block, the rejection is explicit and enforced through economic leverage.

Q: Can the U.S. really withhold oil revenues?
A: Access to revenues flows through systems influenced by U.S. policy and compliance mechanisms.

Q: Why involve the CBI Governor?
A: Because financial reform, sanctions compliance, and oil revenue management are interconnected.

Q: What happens next?
A: Either Iraq changes course politically—or faces escalating pressure.


๐Ÿ”” FINAL THOUGHTS FROM CLARE’S INTEL

This is not noise.

This is direct intervention signaling.

Silence from Iraqi leadership and quiet diplomacy from global players often indicate that decisions are being forced behind the scenes.

History shows:

When Washington speaks this clearly, outcomes usually follow.


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Article: "Al-Hurra website, citing sources: US officials informed Maliki that his nomination was  'categorically' rejectedand that proceeding with it would have consequences" 

 Quote "The US-based Al-Hurra website quoted sources  from the coordination framework as saying that the failure to elect a president...was due to the dispute over the nomination  of...Nouri al-Maliki...She added that Maliki...tried to open channels of communication with American officials to find out if Trump's veto was negotiable, but the response was decisive...proceeding with his nomination will have repercussions..."      

 Article: "Bloomberg: Washington threatens to withhold Iraqi oil revenues because of Maliki US officials met with the governor of the Central Bank of Iraq in Tรผrkiye last week

Quote: "Sources told Bloomberg that Washington informed Iraqi officials in recent days that it might reduce Iraq's access to oil export revenues if Nouri al-Maliki is appointed prime minister, given the US view of him as being close to Iran...the United States issued a new warning during a meeting held last week in Tรผrkiye between the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, and senior American officials."

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