In his comments, Obama renewed his vow to prevent a return of U.S. combat forces to Iraq. He also kept up his call for Iraqi leaders in Baghdad to adopt a more inclusive government. But as Obama called for an end to Iraq’s political deadlock, tensions in Baghdad only grew. On Sunday, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said he would file a complaint against Iraqi President Fouad Massoum for failing to meet a deadline to nominate a new prime minister, which Maliki said should have come from his political bloc. Maliki also hinted at plans to run for a third term, defying calls for him to step aside for a new leader to repair Iraq’s sectarian divisions. Maliki has also reportedly deployed extra units of loyalist troops around key areas of Baghdad, fueling speculation he is seeking to avert a potential coup. In what could be the clearest indication to date that the Obama administration has broken with Maliki, the State Department issued a statement Sunday saying it “fully supports” the Iraqi president, Fouad Massoum. The statement continues: “We reaffirm our support for a process to select a Prime Minister who can represent the aspirations of the Iraqi people by building a national consensus and governing in an inclusive manner.”