Iraq’s New Leader Faces Resistance Trying to Bring Militias Under State Control

Iraq's new leader is facing resistance in efforts to bring militias under state control. The Trump administration has been pushing Iraqi leaders to distance themselves from Iran and exert control over Iran-linked militias. These militias currently operate outside of government control, posing a challenge to the new leader's authority. The leader's success in reining in these militias will be crucial in determining the country's future relationships with the US and Iran.

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