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Militias in Iraq remain defiant as the last US troops pack up to leave

After withdrawing in 2011, U.S. troops returned three years later at Baghdad’s invitation to lead a smaller coalition against Islamic State militants who had seized wide areas of the country

The Independent UK

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

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi faces pressure to disarm Shi'ite militias. Several powerful groups resist handing over their weapons to the state. This standoff creates significant security and political challenges for the government. The situation is complicated by ongoing regional tensions between Iran and the United States. US-led coalition forces…

The Times of India

'Missile for missile, fire for fire': Iraq militia vows retaliation against US, Saudi Arabia

Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba militia, has vowed to retaliate against the United States and Saudi Arabia over joint strikes last month that killed members of Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), an Iran-backed paramilitary group.

The Times of India

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America’s Iran onslaught is also dragging it back into war in Iraq

LIKE some ghostly mirage, their convoy of trucks appeared out of the dust thrown up by the desert. Within minutes, they had pulled up on the…

The National (Scotland)

The US war on Iran is spinning out of control

Trump’s conflict keeps escalating, with Saudi Arabia joining airstrikes in Iraq and reportedly planning an attack on the Houthis. A recession could follow

The Guardian - US

US-Saudi strikes in Iraq push region into ‘uncharted territory’, analysts warn

Riyadh’s decision to join US in strikes on Iran-backed militia further complicates widening and ‘unpredictable’ war

The Guardian - UK

Iraq's balancing act is only getting harder as the war between the US and Iran widens

U.S. and Saudi strikes against Iran-allied factions in Iraq have put the Iraqi government in a delicate position

The Independent UK

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US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill 20: former paramilitaries

US and Saudi forces conducted strikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq. These attacks followed drone incidents targeting Saudi oil facilities earlier. The Popular Mobilization Forces reported at least twenty fighters were killed. The strikes targeted PMF bases across seven Iraqi provinces, causing damage. Iraq's Prime Minister vowed to disarm these…

The Economic Times

Middle East war escalates: Multiple dead in US-Saudi strikes in Iraq; Iran targets Hormuz ships - top developments

United States and Saudi Arabia launched joint strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq. Iran claimed to have intercepted oil tankers and fired missiles at US installations. Eight Iraqi PMF members were killed in the joint US-Saudi attacks. Oil prices climbed amid concerns over energy supply disruptions. Diplomatic efforts continue as…

The Times of India

Driven by the pressures of war, Iran gives its field commanders more power over militias in Iraq

Iran has granted its commanders more autonomy over militias in Iraq, allowing some to act without Tehran’s approval

The Independent UK

Iraq Allegedly Approves 250,000 Paramilitary Fighters to Retaliate Against US Strikes — Fact or Hoax in Rising Tensions?

Explore the truth behind claims of Iraq authorizing 250,000 fighters in response to US airstrikes. Get the latest updates on Middle East tensions and Iran-backed militias.

International Business Times UK

Iraq elections: early voting for security personnel and displaced people began on Sunday

The election, with 7,744 candidates, will determine if PM al-Sudani secures a second term amid regional tensions.

Euronews

Iraq's displaced Yazidis and security forces cast ballots in early voting in parliament election

Members of the Iraqi security forces and displaced people are casting their ballots in early voting in the country's parliamentary election

The Independent UK

Will Iraq integrate the Popular Mobilization Forces into the state?

Iraq is debating a new draft law that would give the PMF militias formal standing in state institutions.

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The Independent UK

Iraqi prime minister removes paramilitary commanders after deadly clash with police

Iraq’s prime minister has approved disciplinary measures against senior commanders in a paramilitary force after clashes with police left three dead last month

The Independent UK

Iraq's prime minister seeks closer US ties while keeping armed groups at bay

The prime minister of Iraq has kept his country on the sidelines as military conflicts raged nearby for almost two years

Al Jazeera

Gunfight in Baghdad kills one as paramilitary group storms ministry

Iraqi police clashed with Popular Mobilisation Forces in Baghdad after they stormed an Agriculture Ministry building.

The Conversation

Who are Iran’s allies? And would any help if the US joins Israel in its war?

As Israel continues its attacks on Iran, US President Donald Trump and other global leaders are hardening their stance against the Islamic Republic.

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The Independent UK

US warns Iraq to crack down on Iranian-backed militant groups

‘The government of Iraq must ensure it has command and control of all security forces’ within its borders, State Department declares

The Independent UK

Regime change in Syria has Iraqi factions backtracking on push for US withdrawal

The fall of Bashar Assad in Syria has led Iran-allied factions in neighboring Iraq to reconsider their push for U.S. forces to exit the country, multiple Iraqi and American officials told The Associated Press

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Understanding Iraq's Shi'ite Armed Factions and Parties

Learn about the complex landscape of competing Shi'ite armed factions and parties in Iraq, shaping the country's security and political dynamics.

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