Nouri al-Maliki

Iraq’s ruling Shia bloc races to choose PM as US, Iran watch

The outcome of Iraq's prime minister selection will significantly impact the country's political stability and its relations with the US and Iran.

• •Iraq's Shia bloc has not selected a prime ministerial candidate.
• •Incumbent PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is seeking re-election.
• •Nouri al-Maliki is a divisive candidate opposed by the US.