US warns Iraq against Iran-controlled government, urges Western cooperation
Iraq’s formation of a government that continues cooperation with its neighbors and the West and is not controlled by Iran is critical to regional stability and prosperity, senior US officials said.
The comments come amid rising concern in Washington over the Coordination Framework’s nomination of former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki as its candidate for the premiership. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Special Envoy Tom Barrack have both called for an independent and inclusive administration in Iraq.
