Iraq faces return of ex-PM linked to 'Islamic State' rise Cathrin Schaer | Omar Albam © 2026 Deutsche Welle |

Iraq faces return of ex-PM linked to 'Islamic State' rise Cathrin Schaer | Omar Albam 5 hours ago5 hours ago Ex-prime minister Nouri al-Maliki is often seen as responsible for sectarian tensions and military mismanagement that made the "Islamic State" possible in Iraq. He's just been nominated as Iraq's next prime minister. https://www.dw.com/en/iraq-faces-return-of-ex-pm-linked-to-islamic-state-rise/a-75684321 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |