EXCLUSIVE: Nouri al-Maliki nominated for Iraqi prime minister

Media affiliated with Asaib Ahl al-Haq reported that Sudani had stepped down from the race for premiership, and endorsed Maliki for the position.

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Coordination Framework rejects ‘untried’ prime minister as talks continue

The Coordination Framework said it opposes choosing an untested prime minister, stressing the need for an experienced figure amid political and regional complexities.

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Coordination Framework at ‘near stalemate’ over PM selection: Official

A Monday meeting of the Coordination Framework "will be decisive once and for all in selecting the prime ministerial figure," according to Victory Alliance spokesperson Salam al-Zubaidi.

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Iraq’s Shiite leaders shortlist 'three to four' premier candidates 

Currently, there are only three to four candidates for the Prime Minister position,” Musawi said.

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Coordination Framework discusses ways to expedite PM pick

The Framework also reiterated support for the government’s efforts to restrict weapons to the state.

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Coordination Framework struggling to agree on Iraqi PM: Senior member

A senior member of Iraq’s Coordination Framework, Moeen al-Kadhimi, said the bloc is struggling to agree on a new prime minister due to internal disputes, a large number of candidates, and differing priorities among its factions.

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Coordination Framework closes nomination period for next Iraqi PM: Source

A Coordination Framework source told The New Region that 45 aspirants put their names forward to become Iraq's next prime minister.

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Badr Organization official says Coordination Framework yet to discuss PM nominees

Speculation has remained rife regarding discussions with Iraq's ruling Coordination Framework to select the country's next prime minister.

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Political ‘veto’ impeding second term for PM Sudani: State of Law

Zuhair al-Jalabi of the State of Law Coalition said that the chances of incumbent Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani are "very low."

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