Tens of thousands of Iraqis massed in Baghdad's Tahrir Square on November 1 in the biggest demonstrations since anti-government protests erupted a month ago Khalid al-Mousily, Reuters
Newsweek: Donald Trump Faces New Mideast Crisis as 'Iraq Spring' Unrest Threatens US and Iran's Hold on Region
Still reeling from recent events in Syria, President Donald Trump and his administration face a looming crisis in neighboring Iraq. In a country where thousands of U.S. troops have died and thousands more are still deployed, both the United States and rival Iran are backing an embattled prime minister as popular calls for his ouster could threaten their influence and lead to civil war.
The latest round of protests first emerged in Iraq in July 2018, about a year after former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared victory over the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) in a campaign that united the Iraqi military, Iran-backed militias, a U.S.-led coalition and Kurdish forces. The unrest has pressured Abadi's successor, Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi, to the cusp of quitting.
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WNU Editor: The unrest in Iraq is Shiite driven, and it is directed more at the current government and Iranian influence .... Iran ‘anxious’ as popular movements threaten its influence in Iraq and Lebanon (France 24)
ReplyDeleteIt's encouraging to see some unity in Iraq. United the people can certainly deal more effectively with the countries issues.
Once the Malikis, moo-lahs, and terrorists are effectively addressed, that is.
It's Iran's influence that needs to be addressed, both in Lebanon and Iraq.
DeleteNo chance for the people until it is.