A U.S. letter opposed Iraqis’ choice of prime minister. They went ahead anyway.
- Posted on January 30, 2026
- By Washington Post
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A U.S. letter opposed Iraqis’ choice of prime minister. They went ahead anyway.

The Trump administration sent a private letter opposing the choice of Nouri al-Maliki, the leading candidate for prime minister, considered close to Iran.