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The Times of India
The Times of India
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Aryan Singh

Iraq caught between US withdrawal and Iran-backed militias as disarmament deadline looms

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is facing growing pressure to disarm the Iran-backed Shi’ite militias, with several groups resisting efforts to hand their weapons to the state. The standoff is creating a difficult security and political challenge for the Iraqi government as tensions between Iran and the United States continue to shape the region.

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