Israel’s enemies are degraded, yet victory remains elusive. Iraq War Lessons show how tactical wins can still lead to strategic loss.
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Iraq’s sovereignty after U.S. withdrawal depends on whether Baghdad and Erbil can unite before militias and Iran fill the gap.
Iran’s proxies have turned Israel’s strategy against Washington, forcing Arab states to choose between American protection and Iranian retaliation.
Iraq secures a waiver for Iran-Iraq Flights to Najaf, balancing religious pilgrimage against Washington’s push to disarm Iran-backed militias.
Washington’s fear of a Power Vacuum keeps troops tied to the Middle East, but regional rivals can balance without America.
Tehran may choose escalation over surrender, betting that Washington’s midterm pressures and its own survival instincts outweigh economic pain.
As American troops leave Iraq, the nation faces militias, Iranian influence, and Kurdish fears, while the Iraq War Legacy endures.
Baghdad cannot disarm militias by force, so PMF Control hinges on budget conditions and political deals as U.S. troops exit.
Kurdish forces unify as US troops leave Iraq, risking a power vacuum that Iran-backed militias may potentially exploit.
A naval blockade alone cannot strangle Iran while land routes stay open to steady Russian and Chinese resupply.