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Iraqi militias may disarm over US-Israel threats, 30 million light weapons outside state control
With 90% of Iranian-backed groups agreeing to surrender weapons, experts warn that secret stockpiles, divided loyalties, and political bargaining could undermine the process.
Iraq says gas supplies from Iran have been halted as Trump's 'maximum pressure' campaign kicks in
The hit that wasn’t: When Saddam Hussein offered to kill Khomeini and the Shah said no
How Iraqi militias siphoned billions from Visa and Mastercard for Iran - WSJ
Arab League Summit in Baghdad is about a new Arab world - analysis
The reports in Iraq note that the summit seeks to focus on many issues in the region.
Iraqi president highlights 'historic' ties with Iran during Davos address
Abdul Latif Rashid discussed Iraq-Iran relations and Iraqi sovereignty at Davos.
The world has Israel to thank for no nuclear fears in post-Assad Syria- opinion
Thanks to Israel, the now-impending Syrian chaos may be deeply destabilizing, but it will plausibly be nonnuclear.
Sirens activated in Jerusalem Hills as IAF intercepts missile form Yemen, drones from Iraq
The IDF confirmed that it had identified a single missile launch from Yemen, which was successfully intercepted with no casualties reported.
How will Iran’s proxies in Iraq respond to US election? – analysis
Iranian militias ramp up drone attacks on Israel, await US response post-election.
Iran uses proxy militias in Iraq to pressure the US - analysis
Iran is prodding militias to increase threats to the US in Iraq in order to see if the US will pressure Israel not to strike harder at Hezbollah.
Israel-Iran alliance: Jerusalem's arm sales to the Islamic Republic during Iran-Iraq War
Clandestine Israeli sales of military equipment helped turn the tide of the war and prevent Iran from falling to Saddam’s forces.
Ebrahim Raisi signaled Iranian revolution's demise
The deceased Iranian president epitomized the Khomeini Revolution’s successes, adventures, and decay.
Enduring aggression: Iran's proxy militias' relentless offensive
The latest group to claim to attack Israel is in Iraq, however it is unclear if these "attacks" go beyond mere claims and whether Iran is putting out propaganda to keep up the pressure on Israel.
Iraq's struggle: divided between the US coalition and becoming an Iranian proxy-state
Iraq needs a strong ally like the US to face a potential ISIS rebirth. However, the government is trying to balance its ties with both the US and Iran by allowing Iran to back Shia militias there.
Iran consistently violates diplomatic protection and international law - opinion
To deter future Israeli attacks, Iran would need to retaliate directly against Israel. However, such action could provoke a severe response from the IDF.
