Exiled Kurdish opposition factions in Iraq face security raids, extradition demands, and border strikes as Tehran expands post-war pressure.
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Iraq courts US energy giants to bypass Strait of Hormuz disruptions, rebuild damaged infrastructure, and balance rising political tensions with Iran.
Hormuz pipeline alternatives like Kirkuk-Baniyas and Basra-Aqaba can’t replace the strait, since most Gulf oil and LNG is bound for Asia, not the west.
As conflict stalls IMEC, Gulf states race to build trade corridors bypassing Israel, but land capacity limits and security risks temper their ambitions.
The al-Zaidi Washington visit reset US-Iraq ties, emboldened an anti-corruption push at home , and highlighted Baghdad’s delicate balance with Iran .
Mounting US casualties and a widening air campaign highlight the absence of a clear strategic exit plan as Tehran continues its chokehold on Hormuz shipping.
Baghdad targets Hezbollah finance channels to satisfy US security demands, testing Prime Minister Zaidi’s promise to disarm local Iran-aligned militias.
Iraq’s recent anti-corruption crackdown targets low-level officials while shielding powerful elites, revealing a performative effort rather than true reform.
Iraq stands at a historic crossroads. This analysis explores whether Baghdad can learn from Japan’s past to secure long-term stability and regional peace.
Iraq’s aggressive state-backed arrests challenge entrenched political networks under direct judicial coordination with US envoy Tom Barrack.