A group of young Iraqis has launched a grassroots initiative called 'Iraq Only' with the aim of fostering better relations with the United States and reducing the grip of Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. The campaign involves placing stickers of the Iraqi flag over images of militia leaders as a symbolic gesture of reclaiming Iraqi sovereignty.
The movement, led by activist Muqtada al-Tamimi and his peers, seeks to promote the rule of law, democracy, and citizen empowerment in Iraq, free from external influences. Al-Tamimi shared his harrowing experience of being kidnapped and tortured by Iranian-aligned armed groups for his activism against Iranian interference in Iraq.
