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Crushing U.S. Pressure Paralyzes the Coordination Framework: Humiliating Fear of Washington’s Rejection of Nouri al-Maliki and Mohammed Shia al-Sudani Derails Iraqi Government Formation

  Iraq’s political scene is witnessing one of the worst government formation crises in years as of April 2026. The Coordination Framework, the largest parliamentary bloc, continues its deliberate and embarrassing procrastination in selecting a candidate for prime minister, despite the constitutional deadlines rapidly approaching. This delay is not the result of ordinary technical or programmatic disagreements. Rather, it is the direct and humiliating price of the intense fear gripping…

Islamabad Talks Collapse: Iran Blamed as U.S. Holds Firm Line

Islamabad Talks Collapse: Iran Blamed as U.S. Holds Firm Line Islamabad — Negotiations between Iran and the United States ended in failure this week in the Pakistani capital, with diplomatic sources pointing to deep divisions and Iran’s unwillingness to compromise as the primary cause of the breakdown. The talks, which were held behind closed doors in Islamabad, had been viewed as a potential step toward easing long-standing tensions between Tehran…

Baghdad’s Failure to Act: Unchecked Militias Escalate Attacks as Washington Issues Stark Warning

Baghdad – The Iraqi government’s continued failure to rein in Iran-aligned militias is drawing sharp criticism from Washington and raising serious concerns about Iraq’s role in escalating regional instability. As attacks on U.S. interests intensify and threats extend toward Gulf states, pressure is mounting squarely on Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani and his administration. Despite repeated assurances from Baghdad, Iran-backed militias have operated with increasing boldness across Iraq, launching attacks…