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Iraq is holding parliamentary elections amid efforts by the U.S. to reduce Iran's influence, following years of conflict and violence, with the country experiencing relative stability and peace in the region.
U.S. lawmakers and diplomats, including Senator Lindsey Graham, are engaging in high-stakes meetings with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to create a far-reaching pact between the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and Israel aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas war and establishing a framework for Palestinian self-governance in Gaza. The potential deal faces significant political obstacles in all three countries, with Saudi Arabia insisting on a realistic pathway to a Palestinian state and Israel grappling with the aftermath of a recent terrorist attack. Despite challenges, the U.S.-Saudi-Israeli pact could offer a political win for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and an exit strategy from the war.