Sunday, February 1, 2026
TRUMP SURPRISES THE FRAMEWORK AND OPENS FIRE ON MALIKI… HOW WILL THE COORDINATION COMMITTEE RESPOND TO THE AMERICAN POSITION?
TRUMP SURPRISES THE FRAMEWORK AND OPENS FIRE ON MALIKI… HOW WILL THE COORDINATION COMMITTEE RESPOND TO THE AMERICAN POSITION?
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 .
Trump said Tuesday evening that “the United States will no longer help Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki is chosen as prime minister,” and wrote on Truth Social: “We hear that the great nation of Iraq may be making the (very bad) choice of re-installing Nouri al-Maliki as prime minister.”
Trump added: “The last time Maliki was in power, the country descended into poverty and utter chaos, and that should not be allowed to happen again.” He concluded by saying that “if Washington stops helping Iraq, it will have no chance of success, prosperity, or freedom . “
The Coordination Framework, as the largest bloc in parliament, announced earlier this week the nomination of the head of the State of Law Coalition for the position of Prime Minister, even though Maliki is considered one of the most controversial figures in Iraq and faces widespread popular rejection .
Since last Saturday, Washington has not issued an explicit position regarding al-Maliki’s nomination for prime minister, and has been content with emphasizing its rejection of the formation of a government close to Iran and its armed factions in Iraq. Al-Maliki is considered the closest of those close to Iran and the spiritual father of the armed factions, as he is credited with establishing them before the events of “ISIS” and then officially announcing them under the umbrella of the Popular Mobilization Forces after the events of June 10, 2014, before the fatwa of the religious authority in Najaf regarding the sufficient jihad .
In addition to the American rejection of al-Maliki’s nomination, Shiite and Sunni political forces opposed this nomination. The Progress Party, led by Mohammed al-Halbousi, officially announced its rejection of the Coordination Framework candidate, Nouri al-Maliki, and stressed that it would not participate in any government led by a figure who brings back to the Iraqis’ memory sectarian conflicts, the growth of extremism and terrorism, the repeated crises, and international and Arab isolation .
While some parties within the coordination framework had reservations about this nomination, other forces rejected it. Perhaps the most prominent opponents of Maliki assuming a third term are the Wisdom Movement led by Ammar al-Hakim, in addition to reservations from the Asaib Movement led by Qais al-Khazali .
Political researcher Mustafa Al-Obaidi believes that the American position settled the matter and saved the opposition forces the trouble of taking action to put obstacles in front of Al-Maliki . Al-Obeidi told Al-Sa’a Network: “The matter of Maliki assuming the premiership has been decided after Trump’s stance. Everyone was waiting for this stance, which is the expected stance from Washington towards one of the most important Iraqi politicians close to Iran and its axis in Iraq . ”
He added that “preparations were underway internally through the political forces opposed to Maliki in order to form the blocking third to obstruct Maliki’s appointment and prevent a vote on his government,” noting that “these forces began a movement during the past two days to arrange the situation.”
Al-Obeidi explained that “Washington’s acceptance of Maliki, if it happens, will send a clear message that the United States is not serious about ending and reducing Iranian influence in Iraq,” noting that “Maliki’s early removal through the American position came largely as a result of the picture drawn by the American envoy Mark Savaya about Maliki and his closeness to the factions and Iran.”
Al-Ubaidi ruled out that “the Coordination Framework would issue any positions opposing or contradicting the American position regarding the nomination,” indicating that “if the Framework insists, under Iranian pressure, on passing al-Maliki, then Washington will not allow his government to succeed within one year of its formation.”
Before Trump’s stance on al-Maliki’s nomination, Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper revealed that the Coordination Framework had received an American message objecting to the mechanisms for nominating the prime minister-designate and other leadership positions. The newspaper indicated that a prominent leader in the Coordination Framework received a surprise American call informing him of Washington’s objection to the continued Iranian dominance over the mechanisms for forming the government. A prominent leader in the State of Law Coalition, which is led by al-Maliki, acknowledged that the American message had disrupted the latter’s nomination and made his path to a third term extremely difficult.
According to the Arabic newspaper, “The American message caused a sharp disagreement during a meeting of the coordination framework between those who oppose American interference in the appointment of the prime minister, and others who warn that nominating Maliki will create a tense relationship with Washington and will harm Iraq and its existing political system.”
It appears that the forces of the Coordination Framework, especially those who adopted the option of nominating Maliki, will be facing a major test and trial, after the American position became clear, which rejects any government that includes those close to Iran, according to what was stated by Mahmoud Azzo, a professor of political science at the University of Mosul, who suggested that the Framework would present another figure who enjoys international and specifically American support in order to avoid an upcoming crisis with Washington .
Azzou told Al-Sa’a Network: “The American position towards Iraq is linked to American positions in the Middle East, which coincide with the use of the maximum pressure policy towards the Iranian issue . ”
He added that “Washington is not only trying to rearrange Iraq’s situation in the region, but is also seeking to neutralize it completely from the Iranian issue so that American interests are not negatively affected on the one hand, and so that Iraq is not affected by any measures that Washington might issue against Iraq because of Iran . ”
He continued: “The framework forces will face a difficult test regarding the nomination of the next prime minister, as the matter is not related to the numerical bloc and the number of deputies, but rather to the extent of the acceptability of those nominated internally and externally, and this matter seems clear after the American rejection of the framework option and its candidate for the premiership . ”
Azzou predicted that “the coordination framework will begin maneuvering to replace its candidate for the premiership with others who enjoy acceptance and good relations with the United States,” suggesting that “the head of the Iraqi intelligence service, Hamid al-Shatri, is the closest to the position, especially since, according to the American vision, he is compatible with the Iraqi position towards the situation in the region in the future, as well as with the regional developments and tensions in the region.”
He indicated that “the forces that reject al-Maliki’s nomination, most notably the Wisdom Movement led by Ammar al-Hakim, will take the initiative and will be at the forefront of presenting the framework candidate and trying to convince the United States and the international community of him to assume the presidency of the Iraqi government in light of the developments and changes in the Middle East.”
The caretaker Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, received a call from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who warned that the Iranian-controlled government could not successfully put Iraq’s interests first or keep Iraq out of regional conflicts.
During a phone call between US envoy to Syria Tom Barrack and Kurdistan Democratic Party leader Masoud Barzani, the US envoy expressed his displeasure with supporting any government in Iraq that is close to Iran, in an implicit reference to Barzani’s position supporting Nouri al-Maliki’s nomination for the Iraqi premiership.
In conjunction with the previous positions, the US President’s envoy to Iraq, Mark Savaya, confirmed that his team is working on the ground in Baghdad to prevent Iranian-backed armed factions from coming to power, noting at the same time that he now has a database of individuals involved, including senior government officials and their family members who have benefited from corrupt Iraqi funds.
Nouri al-Maliki was accused by official Iraqi committees and popular gatherings of wasting about one trillion US dollars during his eight years in power, in addition to causing support for sectarian conflict and rhetoric, handing over a third of Iraqi territory to ISIS, as well as his rule being characterized by security chaos, human rights violations, widespread arbitrary arrests, the growing influence of secret informants, and other violations.
(Mnt Goat: Can it get much worst than this?)
🚨 MNT GOAT: Status of the RV Iraq, the U.S., and the Global War on Corruption
Iraq, the U.S., and the Global War on Corruption
Is it just me… or do you feel it too?
There is an uncanny parallel unfolding between Iraq and the United States—a mirror image of two nations struggling against corruption, entrenched power, and what many describe as the deep state.
In the U.S., we see Trump targeted relentlessly for challenging the system.
In Iraq, we see Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani under attack by the Iranian-backed Coordination Framework.
Different countries. Same playbook.
Both leaders threaten the status quo of corruption, and both face resistance from forces that profit from chaos, power, and control.
🌍 A Parallel Struggle: Iraq and the United States
Let’s call it what it is.
Trump wants to Make America Great Again
Sudani wants to restore Iraqi sovereignty, reform institutions, and stabilize the economy
The opposition in both cases?
👉 Corrupt political networks that lose money, influence, and control if reform succeeds
The comparison is not accidental—it’s systemic.
🕯️ Light vs Darkness: A Moral Crisis
Many people hesitate to say this out loud, but it must be said:
What we are witnessing is not just political—it is moral and spiritual.
Greed replaces values.
Power replaces decency.
Control replaces service.
When morals, principles, and respect for fellow human beings disappear, corruption thrives. Politicians gain power not to serve—but to dominate.
That is how Satan—call it evil, darkness, or moral decay—runs free across nations.
🇮🇷 Iran’s Role in Blocking Iraq’s Progress
Why must Iran stop Iraqi progress?
Because:
A strong Iraq threatens Iran’s financial pipelines
A sovereign Iraq limits sanction-evasion schemes
Stability means less money and less control for Tehran
Iran’s influence in Iraq has never been about helping Iraq.
It’s about maintaining a puppet state.
And that brings us to today’s crisis.
🏛️ Iraq’s Presidential Crisis: A Constitutional Failure
Today is Thursday, January 29, 2026—the final constitutional deadline for electing a President of the Republic.
According to Article 72 / First / B of the Iraqi Constitution:
The President must be elected within 30 days of the first session of the new Parliament.
First session: December 29, 2025
Deadline: January 29, 2026
Result: ❌ Missed
Another blow to the Constitution.
⭐ FEATURED SNIPPET: What Is Iraq’s Constitutional Deadline for Electing a President?
Iraq’s Constitution requires the President to be elected within 30 days of Parliament’s first session. Since Parliament met on December 29, 2025, the deadline was January 29, 2026, which has now been missed.
❓ So What Went Wrong?
Didn’t Parliament promise a vote on Tuesday?
Yes—and that’s exactly the problem.
Here’s what’s really happening:
The U.S. does not support Iranian-backed candidates
The Coordination Framework is out of options
The election process is now at a standstill
Nobody wants to admit the process may need to be dismantled and redone
They are scrambling—because the clock has run out.
💵 What This Means for the RV (Revaluation)
As dinar investors, we must return to the fundamentals.
Dr. Shabibi told us long ago:
STABILITY and SECURITY must come first.
Let’s be honest.
❌ No stable government
❌ No constitutional compliance
❌ No protection from foreign interference
So ask yourself:
Is Iraq ready for FOREX right now?
Anyone telling you yes…
can also sell you a bridge in Brooklyn, NY 😂😂😂
⭐ FEATURED SNIPPET: What Must Happen Before the Iraqi Dinar RV?
Before any RV or reinstatement, Iraq must have a stable government, constitutional order, and security free from foreign interference, according to former CBI Governor Dr. Shabibi.
🇺🇸 Trump Enters the Equation — And Everything Changes
Until now, we heard Washington’s signals quietly.
Now we’ve heard directly from President Trump himself.
His rejection of Nouri al-Maliki:
Shattered internal agreements
Reshuffled the Coordination Framework
Elevated Sudani as the least costly and most acceptable option
Trump’s message was devastatingly clear:
No U.S. help if Maliki returns.
🧩 Why Maliki Is a Non-Starter
Let’s remember the facts (2007–2014):
Trillions wasted
Sectarian conflict inflamed
One-third of Iraq lost to ISIS
Human rights violations
Armed militias empowered
Iran’s influence entrenched
Even Iraqi committees accused Maliki of wasting nearly $1 trillion.
So why bring him back?
There is only one answer:
👉 Desperation and corruption
⭐ FEATURED SNIPPET: Why Does the U.S. Reject Nouri al-Maliki?
The U.S. rejects Nouri al-Maliki due to his record of corruption, sectarian policies, economic collapse, and deep ties to Iranian-backed militias that destabilized Iraq.
🔮 Final Thoughts: Where Do We Go From Here?
Maliki’s chances are non-existent
The Coordination Framework is exposed
The constitutional crisis must be resolved
Iraq must choose sovereignty over submission
This is not the end—it’s the clearing process.
Light always confronts darkness before real change begins.
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Is it just me and do you feel it too? There seems to be a parallel going on between Iraq and the US in fighting corruption and the deep state resistance to it. It is as though the deep state is going after Trump in the US is just like the Coordination Framework Iranian group is going after al-Sudani and his policies. Both Trump and Sudani want to make their countries great again bu the other side likes the corruption status quo. The comparison is uncanny. I believe this amounts to evil and darkness going after the light? What do you think?
I have to yes there is Satan running free now throughout our countries. How did he get so free? I believe it is all based on lack of morals, values and principles of decency for your fellow human being. Instead greed and selfishness takes over. Politicians get this through power and control. All you need to do is to look at their policies and how they result in destroying any country they touch. So, Iran must stop any progress in Iraq that will inhibit their stronghold on the money. Control means more money to circumvent sanctions. But what will happen when Iran falls, and I assure you the current regime is going to fall.
So, today is Thursday and does Iraq now have a new president? They told us that on Tuesday the nominee would be announced and the vote in parliament to ratify the candidate for office would occur. In the article titled “ANOTHER BLOW TO THE CONSTITUTION: THE FAILURE TO ELECT A PRESIDENT BRINGS BACK THE SCENARIO OF COLDLY DISREGARDING CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS.” The constitutional process in Iraq has suffered another setback with the postponement of the presidential election session, despite the country nearing the end of the constitutional deadline. But what is the constitutional requirement? It states it in the article as:
“constitutional experts explain that Article (72/First/B) of the Constitution set the deadline for electing the President of the Republic at thirty days from the date of the first meeting of the new House of Representatives. Since the House held its first session on December 29, 2025, the last day of the constitutional deadline is January 29, 2026.”
Okay, so this deadline is today Thursday and they missed it. What is going on here? Didn’t we just read in my Tuesday 1/27 Newsletter that parliament explicitly stated they would hold the session on Tuesday and anything contrary was just rumor. I will tell you what is going on a few simple words: the election process is at a standstill since the US is not supporting what they are doing with these Iranian politicians getting elected or nominated for high offices. So they are scrambling and don’t know what to do now since they are long into the election process already. Do they dismantle what they already have done in the elections and then redo the elections all over again, spelling out the constitutional requirements of who can hold office in Iraq?
As investors in the Iraqi dinar we keep remembering those words of STABILITYand SECURITY that Dr Shabibi told us must occur first prior to any reinstatement.
So, Iraq MUST have a STABLE government and the country of Iraq must be SECURE from foreign intervention and conflict. Do you really think it is now and ready to move to FOREX? Anyone telling you that it is can also buy a bridge I have for sale, its located in Brooklyn NY….lol..lol..lol.
So far in this election saga we received lots of input from Washington on the Coordination Framework choice for prime minister of Iraq. Finally, we have input from President Trump himself on this matter and so I firmly believe Nori al-Maliki changes of prime minister are non-existent and I totally agree with the articles on this matter today. There are many articles about Washingtons response by Trump and I encourage everyone to go read them. They are all found in the Articles Section of the Newsletter today. Let me take you through the series of articles one at a time.
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In the first article titled “WHAT DOES TRUMP’S REJECTION OF MALIKI MEAN? AN ANALYST EXPLAINS TO IRAQ OBSERVER” we learned that “US President Donald Trump’s tweet, in which he openly attacked Nouri al-Maliki’s return to the premiership, has reshuffled the cards within the Shiite political establishment and opened a new door to conflict within the coordination framework, after it appeared that the internal settlement had been decided in favor of al-Maliki at the expense of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.”Favoring al-Maliki still baffles me today based on his past record compared to al-Sudani’s record. It is obvious that the Iranian backed politicians are favoring the Iranian puppet state and are very desperate to take further control of Iraq to benefit Iran. There is no other logical, common sense reason why they would want al-Maliki back in control.
Political analyst Majashaa Al-Tamimi confirmed to Iraq Observer that “Trump’s tweet against Maliki has reshuffled the cards within the coordination framework.”
Al-Tamimi pointed out that this explicit rejection “raised the chances of the head of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, Muhammad Shia’ al-Sudani, as he is the least costly option internally and the most acceptable externally.”
Then in the next article titled “TRUMP SURPRISES THE FRAMEWORK AND OPENS FIRE ON MALIKI… HOW WILL THE COORDINATION COMMITTEE RESPOND TO THE AMERICAN POSITION?” Again we learn that 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.
“We hear that the great nation of Iraq may be making the (very bad) choice of re-installing Nouri al-Maliki as prime minister.”
Why is Nori Al-Maliki such a bad choice? We also learn the reasons in this article, but we already knew this, didn’t we?
“Al-Maliki is considered the closest of those close to Iran and the spiritual father of the armed factions, as he is credited with establishing them before the events of “ISIS” and then officially announcing them under the umbrella of the Popular Mobilization Forces after the events of June 10, 2014, before the fatwa of the religious authority in Najaf regarding the sufficient jihad “.
Trump added in the article: “The last time Maliki was in power, the country descended into poverty and utter chaos, and that should not be allowed to happen again.” He concluded by saying that “if Washington stops helping Iraq, it will have no chance of success, prosperity, or freedom. “
“Nouri al-Maliki was accused by official Iraqi committees and popular gatherings of wasting about one trillion US dollars during his eight years in power, in addition to causing support for sectarian conflict and rhetoric, handing over a third of Iraqi territory to ISIS, as well as his rule being characterized by security chaos, human rights violations, widespread arbitrary arrests, the growing influence of secret informants, and other violations.”
Do you remember these days of al-Maliki 2007-2014? Why would the Coordination Framework even think about putting him back in control unless they are so corrupt and desperate to maintain Iraq as a puppet state for Iran they would do anything. Of course this only exposes the Coordination Framework for what they really are – Iranian supporters and a very corrupt political group. They must be dealt with or Iraq will not be able to have honest elections going into the future.
WHAT DOES TRUMP’S REJECTION OF MALIKI MEAN? AN ANALYST EXPLAINS TO IRAQ OBSERVER
WHAT DOES TRUMP’S REJECTION OF MALIKI MEAN? AN ANALYST EXPLAINS TO IRAQ OBSERVER
US President Donald Trump’s tweet, in which he openly attacked Nouri al-Maliki’s return to the premiership, has reshuffled the cards within the Shiite political establishment and opened a new door to conflict within the coordination framework, after it appeared that the internal settlement had been decided in favor of al-Maliki at the expense of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.
Political analyst Majashaa Al-Tamimi confirmed to Iraq Observer that “Trump’s tweet against Maliki has reshuffled the cards within the coordination framework.”
Al-Tamimi pointed out that this explicit rejection “raised the chances of the head of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, Muhammad Shia’ al-Sudani, as he is the least costly option internally and the most acceptable externally.”
Al-Tamimi added that “the biggest strategic mistake made by those close to Maliki was promoting the idea that the Iranian Supreme Leader welcomed his return.”
On Tuesday evening, US President Donald Trump stated that the return of former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to head the government again was something that should not be allowed.
Trump said in a post on the Truth Social platform: “I hear that great Iraq may be making a grave mistake by bringing back Nouri al-Maliki as Prime Minister. Under Maliki’s previous rule, the country slid into the clutches of poverty and utter chaos, and this should not be allowed to happen again.”
He added: “Because of his policies and extremist ideologies, if elected, the United States will cease providing aid to Iraq. And if we are not there to help, Iraq will have no chance of success, prosperity, or freedom.”
Trump concluded his post by saying: “Let’s make Iraq great again.”
On Saturday, January 24, 2026, the Coordination Framework announced the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki, head of the “State of Law Coalition,” for the position of Prime Minister, considering him the candidate of the largest parliamentary bloc, while calling on the House of Representatives to hold a session to elect the President of the Republic in accordance with the constitutional timelines.
The Coordination Framework said in a statement: “Based on our national responsibility, and keen to complete the constitutional entitlements within a context that preserves the country’s stability and strengthens the state’s path, the Coordination Framework held an expanded meeting of its leaders, in Hadi al-Amiri’s office today, Saturday, during which the political situation and the next stage were discussed.”
The statement added, “After an in-depth and extensive discussion, the Coordination Framework decided by majority vote to nominate Nouri Kamel al-Maliki for the position of Prime Minister, as the candidate of the largest parliamentary bloc, based on his political and administrative experience, and his role in running the state.”
He continued, “The coordination framework affirms its full commitment to the constitutional path, and its keenness to work with all national forces to form a strong and effective government, capable of facing challenges, providing services, and protecting Iraq’s security and unity.”
The Coordination Framework called on the House of Representatives to “hold its session dedicated to electing the President of the Republic in accordance with the constitutional timelines.”
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani had withdrawn from the race for the premiership, paving the way for his political rival Nouri al-Maliki, after a deadlock that lasted for more than a month within the Shiite bloc, during which the forces of the Coordination Framework were unable to decide on a consensus candidate, which led to an internal settlement that practically ended al-Sudani’s competition and brought al-Maliki back to the forefront of the scene.
🚨 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.