Abdul Sattar al-Zarkushi

Abdul Sattar al-Zarkushi is a prominent member of the Coordination Framework (الإطار التنسيقي) in Iraq, known for his strong support of Nouri al-Maliki's candidacy for the premiership. Recently, he emphasized that between 70 to 80% of the framework's forces remain committed to backing al-Maliki for the upcoming government, amidst significant political pressures and external influences, particularly from the United States. He has publicly refuted claims regarding delays in the framework's meetings and has expressed confidence in al-Maliki's capabilities to lead during challenging times for Iraq.