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Iraq - Lebanon - Hezbollah - Militia dominance - Iran influenceLebanon and Iraq: Parallel struggles over disarmament
Lebanon and Iraq face parallel struggles to assert state monopoly over arms, as entrenched militias, political integration, and regional influences complicate disarmament efforts, exposing the fragility of state sovereignty and the potential risks of escalation.By The Beiruter -
Iraq - US consulate - Erbil - Kurdistan region - DiplomacyUS strengthens ties with Kurdistan with new consulate
The US has opened its largest consulate in Erbil, reinforcing ties with the Kurdistan Region while signaling long-term strategic, economic, and diplomatic commitment amid regional instability.
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Iraq - Hezbollah - Houthis - Iraqi asset freeze - Middle East geopoliticsIraq acts boldly before retreating
Iraq briefly listed Hezbollah and the Houthis as terrorist groups before correcting the error, highlighting the country’s delicate balancing act between US and Iranian interests and internal governance challenges.
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