STATUS OF THE RV — WHERE THINGS REALLY STAND
Here we are again — another week of waiting, another wave of headlines, and more confusion intentionally injected into the Iraqi political process.
Let’s cut through the noise and look at what actually matters.
More News… Parliament Sets a Date — But Nothing Happens
The Iraqi Parliament announced that Sunday, February 1, 2026, would be the date for the session to elect the President of the Republic.
Agenda for Parliamentary Session No. 7
Recitation from the Holy Quran
Taking the constitutional oath by some MPs
Election of the President of the Republic
Session start: 11:00 AM
👉 Reality check:
This session did NOT happen.
Deadlines announced.
Deadlines missed.
Again.
More News… Maliki’s Nomination Suddenly “Under Review”
Under mounting pressure from Washington, reports emerged that the Coordination Framework is now consideringwithdrawing Nouri al-Maliki’s nomination.
According to Iraqi parliamentary sources:
Scenario 1: Push Maliki forward and let Parliament decide
Scenario 2: Maliki withdraws in exchange for choosing a replacement
⏳ They allegedly have until Sunday, when a president would be elected and the largest bloc tasked with forming the government.
👉 Key word: considering
❌ Not done
❌ Not confirmed
This is positioning — not resolution.
More News… US Treasury Tightens the Noose on Iran
The US Treasury Department announced new sanctions:
7 individuals
2 companies
All linked directly to Iran
This move comes amid:
Rising US military presence in Middle Eastern waters
Escalating economic pressure on Tehran
💡 This matters because Iran’s grip on Iraqi politics depends on money, logistics, and influence — all now under increasing strain.
Constitutional Deadlines: Ignored, Twisted, and Abused
Let’s revisit what the Iraqi Constitution actually says:
Article 72 (Second/B):
The President of the Republic must be elected within 30 days of the first session of the new Parliament.
That deadline already passed last Thursday.
So why are they still pretending this is normal?
Because the political crisis overrides the constitution — at least in practice.
Between “Text” and “Reality”
One Iraqi article put it perfectly:
“The postponement of the parliamentary session scheduled to elect the president opens a deeper debate about whether constitutional timeframes are still respected.”
Translation?
The constitution exists — until it becomes inconvenient.
And we all know what the crisis is.
One word: Maliki
Why Did the Coordination Framework Send a Delegation to Erbil?
Another key article:
“Coordination Framework Delegation Heads to Erbil to Finalize Deal on Iraq’s Top Posts.”
Notice something important?
They weren’t just negotiating the presidency —
They were negotiating the premiership.
That tells us everything.
The Kurdish Factor: The Real Power Broker
Let’s be honest:
The Kurds do not dislike Maliki
They HATE him
And for good reason.
Maliki:
Threatened Kurdistan militarily
Attempted to seize control of Kurdish oil
Nearly ignited a civil war between Baghdad and Erbil
Iran wants:
Kurdish oil
Kurdish revenue streams
Strategic leverage
Maliki is their man.
So Where Was Maliki in the Erbil Delegation?
Here’s who attended:
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani
Deputy Speaker Mohsen al-Mandalawi
Badr Organization leader Hadi al-Ameri
👀 Notice who’s missing?
No Maliki.
That absence speaks louder than any press release.
The Maliki Propaganda Machine Is in Overdrive
Why the desperation?
Some believe Maliki knows criminal charges are coming.
Others understand the truth:
👉 His legal troubles exist because he’s trying to regain power.
And now the mask is fully off.
From Coordination Framework to Iranian Framework
Take a look at this headline:
“THE IRANIAN FRAMEWORK: OUR ORDERS COME EXCLUSIVELY FROM IRAN, AND WE DO NOT RESPECT AMERICAN DIRECTIVES.”
They don’t even hide it anymore.
They dare to accuse the US of interference —
while openly declaring loyalty to Iran.
The hypocrisy is staggering.
A Familiar Pattern: Iraq Is Not Alone
What’s happening in Iraq mirrors what many nations have experienced:
Election manipulation
Foreign influence
Weaponized legal systems
Media-driven propaganda
Power is preserved at all costs.
Democracy is just the branding.
So What Happens Next?
Here’s the reality:
The election cycle will not move forward until:
Political pressure forces compliance with constitutional deadlines, or
The Maliki crisis is resolved
There are only two paths:
Maliki withdraws
Parliament blocks him during ratification
Either way, time is not on his side.
And yes — the Kurds are controlling the clock.
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Why is Iraq’s presidential election delayed?
Iraq’s presidential election is delayed due to political deadlock caused by the Coordination Framework’s insistence on nominating Nouri al-Maliki, despite constitutional deadlines and strong Kurdish opposition.
Q&A: People Also Ask
Q: Has Iraq violated its constitutional election deadlines?
A: Yes. The deadline to elect the President has already passed.
Q: Is Maliki still the leading candidate for Prime Minister?
A: Officially yes, but politically his position is weakening rapidly.
Q: Why are the Kurds blocking progress?
A: They strongly oppose Maliki due to past threats, conflicts, and centralization of power.
Q: How does this affect the RV?
A: Government formation must stabilize before meaningful monetary reform can proceed.
Final Thoughts: Read Between the Lines
Deadlines are missed.
Sessions are canceled.
Delegations exclude Maliki.
Sanctions tighten around Iran.
Nothing here is accidental.
The pieces are moving — and not in Maliki’s favor.
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More news….
PARLIAMENT SETS NEXT SUNDAY AS THE DATE FOR THE SESSION TO ELECT THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC
The media department of the House of Representatives announced today, Friday, that next Sunday has been set as the date for holding a session to elect the President of the Republic.
Agenda for Session No. 7, Sunday, February 1, 2026
Department of Affairs
Parliamentary Session
Recitation of verses from the Holy Quran
First: Taking of the constitutional oath by some members of parliament.
Second: Election of the President of the Republic.
The session starts at eleven o’clock in the morning.
(This event did not happen!)
More news….
THE COORDINATING FRAMEWORK IS CONSIDERING WITHDRAWING AL-MALIKI’S NOMINATION UNDER PRESSURE FROM WASHINGTON.
An Iraqi parliamentary source stated that the coordination framework is studying options for dealing with Washington’s rejection of Nouri al-Maliki’s nomination, including the possibility of his withdrawal .
The US-based Al-Hurra channel, in a report followed by Al-Sa’a network, quoted the parliamentary source as saying that “there are two scenarios being discussed within the coalition: the first is to proceed with nominating Maliki and leave the final decision to the parliamentary blocs, and the second is for Maliki to withdraw in exchange for being given the opportunity to name an alternative figure .”
He added that “the framework has until Sunday, which is the likely date for holding a parliamentary session to elect a new president of the republic, who in turn will task the candidate of the largest bloc, which is the coordinating framework, with forming the government .”
(They may have considered it but did not yet do it)
More news….
THE US TREASURY IMPOSES NEW SANCTIONS ON INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES LINKED TO IRAN.
The US Treasury Department announced on Friday that it has added seven individuals and two entities to its list of sanctions related to Iran.
The US Treasury Department said it had imposed a new package of sanctions on Iran, targeting companies and individuals, including seven people along with a number of companies. These additional sanctions came as part of escalating economic pressure on Tehran amid rising US military buildup in Middle Eastern waters.
STATUS OF THE RV
Here we are at yet another week of waiting in anticipation to see what happens in forming the next Iraqi government. We are seeing articles about the deadline coming close for electing the next president. But we know that this deadline has already passed last Thursday and even read the verbiage from the constitution on it. Here it is again:
The Iraqi Constitution, in Article (72/Second/B), stipulates that the President of the Republic must be elected within (30) days of the first session of the new Parliament, to ensure the continuity of legitimacy and prevent a power vacuum.
So, more deadlines are nearing. Do the politicians even take these deadlines serious anymore? In the article titled “BETWEEN “TEXT” AND “REALITY”: POSTPONING THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION PUTS THE IRAQI CONSTITUTION TO THE TEST OF TIME LIMITS.” I will quote from the article:
“With the postponement of the parliamentary session scheduled to elect the president, the current crisis transcends the bounds of a mere political procedure, opening a deeper debate about the constitution’s place in the Iraqi equation and the extent to which the timeframes it stipulates for the transfer of power are respected.” What the author is really telling us the constitutional deadlines must be respected but also there is a crisis that must be solved and sometimes these things take time, more time than is given in the constitution. And we all know what this crisis is, don’t we. I will sum it all up in one word “Maliki”.
In the article titled “COORDINATION FRAMEWORK DELEGATION HEADS TO ERBIL TO FINALIZE DEAL ON IRAQ’S TOP POSTS”. So why do you think they sent a delegation to Erbil? Of course, common sense tells us why as in the article it says “Talks aim to settle the presidency and premiership as the Iraqi parliament convenes to complete Iraq’s constitutional entitlements.” Did they say also to settle the premiership? Did you read this too? So, this article ties together for us the delay in selecting the president not caused by not having a candidate for the presidency (which is a Kurd responsibility) but by the determination of the Coordination Framework in nominating Maliki for the premiership.
In the following statement it shows us how much the Coordination Framework knows the Kurds dislike Maliki (or should I say HATES him) yet they still want him as their candidate? Why is this? Yes, it is the Iranians in the Iraqi government that want the Kurdistan oil and the revenues it can generate for Iran. Remember Maliki was all set to attack Kurdistan when he was the prime minister only he could not get the equipment he needed. He wanted a civil war of GOI vs Kurds.
So, when they don’t even include Maliki in their delegation to Erbil then what does it tell us? I quote from the article – “A senior-level delegation from Iraq’s Shiite-led Coordination Framework is scheduled to visit Erbil on Sunday as part of accelerated political efforts to complete Iraq’s constitutional entitlements, particularly the unresolved posts of president and prime minister. The delegation is expected to include Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Deputy Speaker of Parliament Mohsen al-Mandalawi, and Badr Organization leader Hadi al-Ameri, who will meet with senior leaders of the Kurdistan Region.”
Oh…. did the author just tell us the delegation is expected to include Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and so where is Nori al-Maliki, peanut-head man in this delegation?
We must be diligent on how we read these articles coming from Iraq. The Maliki propaganda machine is moving desperately to get him back in office. Some say that he is desperate because he knows what is coming for him in criminal charges. But we know that these charges are only coming as a result of his flagrant move to take control again. Folks, it is now so obvious who he is working for and it’s not the Iraqi people. Take a peek at the article titled: “THE IRANIAN FRAMEWORK: OUR ORDERS COME EXCLUSIVELY FROM IRAN, AND WE DO NOT RESPECT AMERICAN DIRECTIVES.”
Note how they now call it the ‘Iranian Framework’ and not the Coordination Framework. They are now blatant about it even. They words like this in front of the face of President Trump and dare him to take action. How dare the Coordination Framework claim the US is interfering with Iraqi internal affairs in the election when they themselves just announced they are loyal to Iran. Folks, this hypocrisy is almost unbelievable. But in the US the democrats do exactly the same as they claim they are the protectors of democracy yet rig the elections and they try to prosecute anyone who challenges the results as fraudulent. Instead, wouldn’t you want to investigate the alleged fraud, if truly you were the protector of democracy? They also let millions of unvetted immigrants to flood the nation yet now call ICE these people victims. Do they even realize they created the crisis in the first place? Are these sick people or what? So they flood the nation will illegals, yes, non-citizens voting in our elections. Oh… but I guess the manipulated electronic voting machines are going to do the job any long since we are now on to this trick and so they resort to illegal immigration to change the demographics, then redistrict. They will do anything to get in power and stay in power. They are anything but democratic. They know they can’t win an election on their woke ideology. Americans simply don’t want it.
Now we see the same happening in Iraq too as many countries have been hit with schemes to rig their elections.
So, what will be the final result of this election crisis in Iraq? The election cycle will not move ahead until they have political pressure to meet the constitutional deadlines (which they already bypassed) or this Iranian crisis is solved. Nori al-Maliki must withdrawal as the candidate. If he doesn’t it will take much more time to ensure there is enough parliament members that will vote against him in the ratification process. Then another candidate must be rendered by the Coordination Framework. Will the next candidate be any better? These are all issues that must be resolved prior to moving ahead. So does everyone now see who is controlling the election cycle at this point? It is the Kurds. They absolutely do not want Nori al-Maliki on the position of prime minister.