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Are Iraqi militias crossing into Iran to support Iran's war effort? - analysis

· By SETH J. FRANTZMAN
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In the wake of the February 28 US and Israeli attacks on Iran, there has been an attempt by Tehran to widen the war throughout the region. One of the countries that has become a key frontline is Iraq. There, the Iranians back a group of Shi’ite militias that are called Hashd al-Sha’abi. These militias are also linke…

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