Iraq seeks to maintain U.S. military and financial support, fearing a full American withdrawal that would empower Iran and threaten stability.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Iraq seeks to maintain U.S. military and financial support, fearing a full American withdrawal that would empower Iran and threaten stability.
Lebanon’s government shows extreme deference to Hezbollah, stalling on disarmament and failing to prosecute political assassinations like the Beirut port blast. The state’s inaction has effectively outsourced the task of confronting the militia to Israeli military strikes.