It Appears That Iraq's Current Prime Minister Maliki's Days Are Numbered

Iraq's Top Shiite Cleric Calls For New Government -- Wall Street Journal

'Effective' Government Needed That 'Avoids Past Mistakes.'

BAGHDAD—Iraq's most influential Shiite cleric called on Friday for Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to step aside, breaking ranks with the leader of the Shiite-dominated government after nearly two weeks of fighting with Sunni militants that has left the country's military humiliated.

In a sermon to worshipers in the holy city of Karbala, a spokesman for Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani didn't mention the prime minister by name. But Ahmed al-Safi said it was time for a different administration in Iraq, which is beset by a powerful Sunni insurgency led by the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham.

"It is necessary for the winning political blocs to start a dialogue that yields an effective government that enjoys broad national support, avoids past mistakes and opens new horizons toward a better future for all Iraqis," Mr. al-Safi said.

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More News On The Growing Calls For Iraq PM al-Maliki To Resign

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Iraq's prime minister al-Maliki under pressure amid militant offensive -- FOX News
U.S. officials said to be pushing for the removal of Iraq's leader -- L.A. Times
Iraq's Maliki: I won't quit as condition of US strikes against Isis militants -- The Guardian

My Comment: When you are Iraq's Prime Minister and the country's most influential Shiite cleric calls for your resignation .... your days are numbered.