Sunday, February 1, 2026

🚨 TRUMP DRAWS A RED LINE: IRAQ AT A CROSSROADS BETWEEN POWER, DOLLARS, AND POLITICAL SURVIVAL

 🚨 TRUMP DRAWS A RED LINE: IRAQ AT A CROSSROADS BETWEEN POWER, DOLLARS, AND POLITICAL SURVIVAL

Iraq is entering one of its most critical moments in years, where politics and economics collide head-on following a shocking intervention by former U.S. President Donald Trump.

🔥 The Political Shock: Trump vs. Maliki

Donald Trump has upended Iraq’s political equation by publicly rejecting the return of Nouri al-Maliki as Prime Minister. In an unusually blunt message, Trump warned that Iraq would be making a “grave mistake,” reminding the world that Maliki’s previous rule led to chaos, poverty, institutional collapse, and the rise of ISIS.

Trump went further, issuing a clear ultimatum: if Maliki returns, U.S. support for Iraq stops. While not a formal ban, the message functions as a de facto international veto.

🏛️ The Coordination Framework Under Pressure

Trump’s statement sent shockwaves through Iraq’s Shiite Coordination Framework, which had already settled on Maliki after Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani withdrew from the race.

Now the bloc faces three dangerous options:

  • Quietly reverse course and search for a compromise candidate

  • Split internally under U.S. and international pressure

  • Push Maliki forward and risk sanctions and isolation

Political analysts say Trump’s move reshuffled the deck, weakening Maliki and reviving alternatives seen as more acceptable globally.

🌍 No Global Legitimacy, No Governing Power

The message from Washington is unmistakable: no Iraqi prime minister can survive without international legitimacy. Without U.S. backing, Iraq risks losing access to Western political support, international financial institutions, foreign investment, and long-term stability.

💰 The Economic Front: The Dollar Battle

At the same time, the Iraqi Central Bank is fighting another war—closing the gap between the official dollar exchange rate and the parallel market.

Financial experts confirm a coordinated plan to eliminate the gap through:

  • Stricter control of foreign trade

  • Expansion of electronic banking systems

  • International monitoring of dollar flows

  • Restrictions on irregular imports

The goal is simple but urgent: restore financial order and investor confidence—a task impossible without political stability.

⚠️ Final Take: A Defining Moment for Iraq

Iraq now stands at a historic crossroads:

  • Choose reform, stability, and global reintegration

  • Or repeat the cycles of confrontation, isolation, and crisis

Trump’s message accelerates that choice.
This wasn’t diplomacy—it was a warning.

🚆 The political train has left the station… and not everyone will be allowed on board.

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EXPERT: THE CENTRAL BANK INTENDS TO ELIMINATE THE GAP BETWEEN THE OFFICIAL DOLLAR EXCHANGE RATE AND THE PARALLEL MARKET RATE.

EXPERT: THE CENTRAL BANK INTENDS TO ELIMINATE THE GAP BETWEEN THE OFFICIAL DOLLAR EXCHANGE RATE AND THE PARALLEL MARKET RATE.

Economic and financial expert, Safwan Qusay, confirmed the Iraqi Central Bank’s determination to eliminate the gap between the official dollar exchange rate and its price in the parallel market, noting the existence of intensive specialized efforts to address the imbalances in the monetary and commercial system.

Qusay said, during his appearance on the “Free Talk” program on Al-Furat satellite channel, that: “The Central Bank is working to reduce the price gap to zero through well-thought-out procedures involving specialists aimed at controlling the movement of the dollar and limiting irregular speculation.”

He explained that “about 70 percent of the private sector is still outside the Skoda system, which weakens control over foreign trade,” noting that “the American company K2 is monitoring and tracking irregular trade in Iraq.”

Qusay stressed that “addressing this issue requires collective management and high-level coordination to control the trade system, especially at border crossings,” indicating that “the transition of the Iraqi economy from a closed system to a free economy requires a clear roadmap and linking Iraq to clean and transparent global markets

.”

He revealed that there is a timetable and ongoing meetings with Oliver Wyman, stressing that the banks that were sanctioned have had restrictions lifted from them after complying with the Central Bank’s procedures, especially in the field of technology investment and banking governance.

He pointed out that “the Skoda system actively contributes to strengthening the banking system and regulating foreign trade,” explaining that “controlling the entry of goods requires the adoption of advanced technological systems through long-term contracts.”

Qusay concluded his remarks by pointing out that “Iraq has taken decisions to ban the import of some goods, including gold and mobile phones, as part of a policy to regulate imports and control market activity.”


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MNT GOAT: 🚨 Trump Targets Maliki: U.S. Rejects His Return to Power – What Happens Next?

Trump surprises the political framework and opens fire on Maliki… How will the Coordination Committee respond to the American position?

In a dramatic and unexpected escalation, U.S. President Donald Trump has sent a clear warning to Iraq’s political elite, signaling outright opposition to the return of former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to power.

According to statements circulating from Trump’s TruthSocial account, the message could not be more direct:

“I hear that the great country of Iraq may be making a very bad choice by reappointing Nouri al-Maliki as Prime Minister. Last time Maliki was in power, the country descended into total poverty and chaos. This should never be allowed to happen again.”

Choo-Choo… 🚂
This statement has sent shockwaves across Baghdad, Washington, and the broader Middle East.

Let’s explore what this means, why it matters, and what could happen next.

🔍 Why Trump’s Statement Changes Everything

The United States has long played a behind-the-scenes role in Iraq’s political balance. But this time, the message is public, blunt, and unmistakable.

Key Takeaways from Trump’s Position:

This is not diplomatic language—it’s a strategic red line.

🧠 Who Is Nouri al-Maliki and Why Is He So Controversial?

Nouri al-Maliki served as Iraq’s Prime Minister from 2006 to 2014, a period marked by:

  • Sectarian tensions

  • Institutional corruption

  • Weak governance

  • The rise of ISIS following state collapse

For many Iraqis and international observers, Maliki’s leadership is associated with missed opportunities and systemic failure .

Trump’s remarks revive those memories—and reinforce why Maliki remains a deeply polarizing figure.

🏛️ What About Iraq’s Coordination Framework?

The Coordination Framework, a powerful alliance of Shiite political forces, now finds itself in a tight corner.

Possible Responses:

  1. 🔄 Backtrack quietly and move toward a compromise candidate

  2. 🧩 Fragment internally under U.S. and international pressure

  3. 🔥 Double down on Maliki, risking isolation and sanctions

Any of these options could reshape Iraq’s political roadmap in 2026 and beyond.

📉 Is Maliki’s Third Term Now Impossible?

Based on current signals, Maliki’s chances appear almost nonexistent.

Trump’s stance effectively:

  • Closes the door on Western support

  • Discourages IMF, World Bank, and international cooperation

  • Raises red flags for investors and regional allies

In modern Iraqi politics, no Prime Minister survives without international legitimacy—especially from Washington.

⭐ FEATURED SNIPPET: What Did Trump Say About Maliki?

Donald Trump publicly warned Iraq against reappointing Nouri al-Maliki, stating that his previous leadership led to chaos and poverty, and declaring that the U.S. would not support Iraq if Maliki returns to power.

⭐ FEATURED SNIPPET: Will the U.S. Support Iraq Under Maliki?

No. Trump’s message indicates that the United States would withhold political and strategic support if Nouri al-Maliki returns as Prime Minister.

❓ Q&A: What Everyone Is Asking

❓ Did Trump officially block Maliki?

No formal “block,” but a clear political veto through public messaging.

❓ Can Iraq ignore the U.S. position?

Technically yes—but doing so risks economic isolation and instability.

❓ Who benefits from Maliki’s exit?

Reformist candidates, technocrats, and compromise figures gain momentum.

❓ What does this mean for Iraq’s future?

A possible reset—if Iraqi leaders choose stability over confrontation.

📈 What This Means for Iraq Moving Forward

This moment may define the next chapter of Iraqi governance:

  • Will Iraq move toward reform?

  • Or repeat the cycles of the past?

Trump’s statement forces Iraqi leaders to choose—and the world is watching.

🔔 Final Thoughts

Whether you support or oppose Trump, his message is unmistakable:
The era of Maliki is over.

The political train has left the station.
Choo-Choo. 🚂

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"TRUMP SURPRISES THE FRAMEWORK AND OPENS FIRE ON MALIKI... HOW WILL THE COORDINATION COMMITTEE RESPOND TO THE AMERICAN POSITION?"

"TRUMP TARGETS MALIKI: WE WILL NOT HELP IRAQ

IF HE RETURNS TO POWER." "In a tweet on TruthSocial, Trump said, "I hear that the great country of Iraq may be making a very bad choice by reappointing Nouri al-Maliki as Prime Minister." He added, "Last time Maliki was in power, the country descended into total poverty and chaos," adding, "This

should never be allowed to happen again." ........Choo-Choo......... It appears that Nouri al-Maliki's chances of securing a third term as head of the Iraqi government are almost nonexistent, after US President Donald

Trump announced the United States' position rejecting this nomination.

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🚨 TRUMP DRAWS A RED LINE: IRAQ AT A CROSSROADS BETWEEN POWER, DOLLARS, AND POLITICAL SURVIVAL

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