Tensions Rise in Iraq: U.S. Strikes and Armed Groups
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Recent U.S. airstrikes in Syria and Iraq targeting Iran-backed militias have sparked backlash in Iraq, with many viewing them as an assault on the country's sovereignty and stability. The strikes have put pressure on Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to confront the United States and accelerate negotiations for a military withdrawal. The situation highlights the challenges of maintaining a security partnership with Baghdad while dealing with fallout from the conflict in Gaza and attacks from groups aligned with the Iraqi government.
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