The corridors of Iraqi politics in mid-April 2026 are dominated by heated discussions regarding the identity of the Prime Minister tasked with forming the new government, amid intense competition within the poles of the Coordination Framework. Political leaks strongly indicate the existence of two main tracks: the first pushes towards granting a second term to Mr. Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, relying heavily on the service and economic achievements his government has accomplished during the past period and his proven ability to maintain balance in delicate foreign relations. The second track forcefully adopts the idea of the return of the State of Law Coalition leader, Nouri al-Maliki, to power, arguing that the current critical stage requires a political figure with significant weight to confront the fierce regional storms and increasing international pressures. Amidst this intense push and pull, influential regional parties are attempting to bridge the varying viewpoints to avoid a major split within the largest parliamentary bloc, while Sunni and Kurdish blocs anxiously await the outcome.