Iraq's Challenge: Balancing Sovereignty Amidst US-Iran Tensions
Iraq faces regional isolation if it doesn't control Iran-backed militias using its soil for attacks, risking conflict with both the US and neighboring Gulf states. The militias, part of the state-integrated PMF, hold significant political and financial power, making government action difficult without internal conflict. Gulf nations urge Iraq to act to preserve relations, while Kurdish officials cite impunity for attacks on their region. Iraq appeals for patience, caught in the crossfire and grappling with fragmented governance.
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