Iraqi leaders face balancing act as Iran conflict exposes deep rifts

Iraqi leaders faced a significant challenge as the Iran conflict intensified, revealing deep political rifts on October 7. The tensions have been exacerbated by the removal of caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and escalating attacks by Iran-backed factions. This struggle for balance threatens Iraq's stability amid repeated assaults on US interests in the region.

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