Nouri al-Maliki, Iraq's main candidate for premiership, criticized US interference in Iraqi politics following President Trump's threats to withdraw support if he is re-elected. Al-Maliki, who has a contentious history with the US, emphasized the violation of Iraq's democratic system. Protests erupted in Baghdad in support of al-Maliki, while internal divisions within his coalition emerged regarding his candidacy. The situation is complicated by the US's longstanding demands for Iraq to disarm Iran-backed factions amidst a backdrop of renewed stability and economic challenges. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)