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Saturday, January 24, 2026

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Washington Returns Forcefully to Iraq: What Does Trump’s Envoy Bring?

Washington Returns Forcefully to Iraq: What Does Trump’s Envoy Bring?

8 hours ago

U.S. envoy Mark Savaya is set to visit Iraq with a high-stakes agenda focused on curbing Iran-backed militias, reforming the banking sector, cutting off illicit financing, and influencing the formation of the next government to strengthen state authority and ensure stability.

Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces Face Withdrawals: Is It U.S. Pressure or Internal Maneuvering?

Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces Face Withdrawals: Is It U.S. Pressure or Internal Maneuvering?

5 months ago

Kata’ib Hezbollah and other factions are withdrawing from Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces amid U.S. and British pressure, internal political disputes, and upcoming elections, raising questions over Iranian influence, militia integration, and the future role of the PMF in Iraq’s security and governance.