REPLACING MALIKI OR FACING ECONOMIC SANCTIONS… NASIF REVEALS A DECISIVE AMERICAN WARNING
MP Alia Nassif, from the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, revealed on Tuesday that there is an American deadline that ends on Friday, related to the prime minister file, indicating the possibility of imposing sanctions in case of non-compliance.
Nasif said in a televised interview followed by “Al-Mutlaa” that “Nouri al-Maliki’s appointment as Prime Minister is facing difficulty, stressing that there is no official position within the coalition rejecting his nomination,” noting that parties had contacted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa regarding the rejection of al-Maliki. She added that: “Bahaa Al-Araji’s tweet represents his personal position, noting that political entities contacted Ahmed Al-Sharaa regarding Al-Maliki’s rejection.”
She explained that:
“The envoy of US President Donald Trump informed the political parties of Maliki’s rejection, warning of sanctions that may include individuals and institutions, indicating that these sanctions may affect the State Oil Marketing Company (SOMO), the Central Bank and banks.” She explained that: “Al-Maliki’s nomination was done verbally, and his appointment requires an official document from the coordination framework, stressing that the President of the Republic will not appoint him without this procedure.”
She added that: “The message conveyed by the American envoy, Barak, came at the direction of Trump, indicating that the United States is seeking to return strongly to Iraq.” She noted that: “Al-Maliki pledged to re-nominate Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, while there is talk of three candidates for the premiership that do not include his name.