Former Iraqi PM backs Maliki’s war on al-Qaeda - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

Ali Hashem

Ali Hashem

Jan 28, 2014

BAGHDAD - NOVEMBER 8: In this handout image provided by the Iraqi Prime Minister office shows Kurdish leader Masoud Barazani (C) receiving Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki (R) and former Prime Minister and Shiite leader Ibrahim Al-Jaafari (L) on November 8, 2010 at Arbil airport 190 miles north of Baghdad, Iraq. Hosted by Kurdish leader Masoud Barazani, Iraqi political leaders met in Arbil to discuss the formation of the Iraqi government about eight months since the country's parliamentary elections. (

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Al-Monitor Staff

Al-Monitor Staff

Deputy Prime Minister for energy Hussain al-Shahristani speaks during a ceremony for the opening of new units at the Basra refinery in Basra province, March 1, 2014. Oil exports from Iraq rose to a record 2.8 million barrels per day (bpd) on average in February, al-Shahristani told reporters on Saturday. REUTERS/Essam Al-Sudani (IRAQ - Tags: ENERGY POLITICS) - RTR3FVDM

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Ali Hashem

In Doha, reporting on Iran, regional politics, conflict

Sunni Muslims shout slogans during an anti-government demonstration in Falluja, 50 km (31 miles) west of Baghdad, March 15, 2013. Thousands of Sunni Muslims protested after Friday prayers in huge rallies against Shi'ite Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, demanding that he step down. The signs read, "We are coming, Baghdad". REUTERS/Mohanned Faisal (IRAQ - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) - RTR3F11P

Maliki Re-Elected as Head Of Dawa Party

Mushreq Abbas

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Lapid: Israel has the right to criticize Iran deal

Mazal Mualem

In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics