US approves Iraqi government integrating Iran-backed factions in new cabinet
The US has approved the finalization of Iraq’s cabinet despite the inclusion of groups it has blacklisted as terrorists. This strategic move is intended to support efforts to disarm Iranian-backed factions.
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- 2026-10-16 10:09 UTCMiddle East Eye · middleeasteye.net ↗
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