DECEMBER 9, 2022
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Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki's Secret Outreach to Moqtada Al-Sadr Signals Political Maneuvering Ahead of 2025 Elections

Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki's Secret Outreach to Moqtada Al-Sadr Signals Political Maneuvering Ahead of 2025 Elections

Reports indicate that former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki has initiated clandestine communications with influential cleric Moqtada Al-Sadr, exploring the possibility of a return to political prominence ahead of the 2025 parliamentary elections.

Sources suggest that these "secret messages" were conveyed through intermediaries, highlighting Al-Maliki's interest in potential amendments to electoral laws and his desire to discuss electoral strategies with Al-Sadr's camp.

Al-Maliki, leading the State of Law Coalition, recently proposed changes to electoral laws, ostensibly to rebalance power dynamics within the Coordination Framework alliance, which comprises various Shia factions with close ties to Iran.

Observers speculate that Al-Maliki's overtures to Al-Sadr stem from concerns over a burgeoning alliance between Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and Qais Khazali, leader of the Asaib Ahl Al-Haq movement. This perceived alliance poses a potential challenge to Al-Maliki's political aspirations.

Al-Sadr, who temporarily withdrew from politics in 2022 amidst political turmoil and protests, remains a significant figure with a loyal support base. Al-Maliki's outreach underscores the complex maneuvering underway among Iraqi political factions as they position themselves for the upcoming elections.

The evolving political landscape in Iraq suggests a brewing contest for influence and power, with alliances shifting and former adversaries seeking strategic partnerships to secure their interests in the post-election period.

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