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Oct 18, 2022 · Iran has built considerable political clout in Iraq since the fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime. Its wide sphere of influence could be expanding, raising domestic tensions and alarming U.S ...
Jan 29, 2024 · The attacks and tensions in the Red Sea, at the border between Iran and Pakistan and in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria are all the result of a spiral of insecurity created by continued Israeli...
Iran has attempted to limit its overt military involvement in Iraq as a strategy geared toward avoiding the polarisation of Iraq's Sunni minority, creating a popular backlash against Iran among Iraqis, or deepening sectarian tensions.
Apr 19, 2024 · However, the dawn of the new millennium unveiled a surprising turn of events, positioning Iran as an influential actor in Iraq’s political, security, and economic realms. This chapter analyzes Iran’s expanding influence in Iraq, shedding light on the diverse forces that shape their relationship.
Mar 20, 2023 · Since those warnings, Iran has emerged as the most influential regional actor in 21st-century Iraq. Several factors, including Iraq’s demographics and divisions, have contributed to Iran’s...
May 6, 2011 · Iran's willingness and ability to employ violence in Iraq is often presented as a multiplier that boosts the Islamic Republic's influence. Yet Tehran's use of militant proxies within Iraq and its bullying tactics along the border may in fact have laid the foundation for a profound strategic failure.
Apr 26, 2018 · Iran has emerged as the most influential foreign player in Iraq since U.S.-led forces toppled Saddam Hussein’s regime in 2003. Iran and Iraq are Shiite-majority countries that share centuries-deep cultural and religious ties — and a 900-mile border.
