New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (January 27) warned Iraq against reinstating former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki, saying Washington would withdraw support if he returned to power.

In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said he was "hearing" that Iraq could make a "very bad choice" by bringing Maliki back as prime minister, blaming his previous tenure for plunging the country into "poverty and total chaos."

"Because of his insane policies and ideologies, if elected, the United States of America will no longer help Iraq," Trump wrote. "If we are not there to help, Iraq has ZERO chance of Success, Prosperity, or Freedom."

Trump added that Iraq should not allow a repeat of Maliki's leadership, ending the...