In which year did al-Maliki first become Prime Minister of Iraq?
2004
2003
2006
2008
Answer
In 2006, Nouri al-Maliki ascended to the position of Prime Minister of Iraq, becoming the country's first permanent Shi'ite leader following the overthrow of Saddam Hussein. His premiership marked a significant transition, as it ended the interim government's tenure and ushered in a new era of governance in post-war Iraq.
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