Iran’s juntocracy deepens control over Iraqi Shia networks, blocking al-Zaidi’s bid to disarm militias and reclaim state sovereignty.
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The al-Zaidi Washington visit reset US-Iraq ties, emboldened an anti-corruption push at home , and highlighted Baghdad’s delicate balance with Iran .
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.
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi visits Washington to pitch a pro-US shift and secure survival amid heavy pressure from both Iran and the Trump administration.
Baghdad’s high-profile corruption sweep nets top officials, fueling intense debate over genuine state reform versus targeted partisan score-settling.
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s Washington visit marks a crucial moment to secure targeted U.S. counterterrorism aid before the coalition mission ends.
Beirut and Baghdad reject proxy control, demanding a full state monopoly on weapons as Iran’s regional architecture fractures under economic and internal decay.