As American troops leave Iraq, the nation faces militias, Iranian influence, and Kurdish fears, while the Iraq War Legacy endures.
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Baghdad cannot disarm militias by force, so PMF Control hinges on budget conditions and political deals as U.S. troops exit.
Washington refuses ground forces, so its war on Iran becomes an endless cycle of strikes, ceasefires, and missed chances.
Hezbollah survives by outsourcing social costs to charities and political cover to Berri, shielding itself from disarmament pressure.
Most neighbors grounded Iranian airlines, but China keeps letting Mahan Air land, exposing an enforcement gap in Washington’s sanctions strategy.
China expands commercial partnerships and corporate tech footprint across Gulf markets while systematically limiting military involvement in regional conflicts.
Both sides believe stopping now would invite greater danger, so the war grinds on without victory or peace.
Kurdish forces unify as US troops leave Iraq, risking a power vacuum that Iran-backed militias may potentially exploit.
Washington’s influence may fade after Israel’s vote, but the Turkey rivalry and Iran threat will not quietly wait.
Washington and Beijing attempt to manage diplomatic friction as economic competition and regional defense tensions continue across key sectors.