The illusion of change in Iraq: Baghdad's militia shake-up masks a deeper Iranian strategy
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-06-06 19:18 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, War & Conflict
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The decision by two powerful Iran-backed Shi’ite militias in Iraq to disarm and hand over their weapons to state control has been welcomed by US and other Western officials.
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