The Iraqi government is looking to gain control of Iranian-aligned armed groups that operate inside of Iraq but outside state control, in yet another sign of Iran's weakened position since October 7.

Iran's loss of influence in Lebanon and Syria has helped to spark a shift in attitude among Arab leaders.

Iraq will not be negatively affected by the weakening of Iran's influence in the Middle East, Iraq's deputy parliament speaker said, with Baghdad looking to chart its own diplomatic path in the region and limit the power of armed groups.

Iran holds tremendous sway inside Iraq despite the presence of US troops, setting up a tug-of-war for the incoming Trump administration.

It has been well known that Hezbollah received support from Iran’s regime; however, Hezbollah’s links to Iranian-backed militias in Iraq are not always as public.

Curt Mills, the executive director of "The American Conservative" magazine, speaks with Tucker Carlson about the failures of the U.S. foreign policy establishment, especially with regard to the push among modern-day neo-conservatives to push for a war with Iran.

Iran has never forgiven the US President for assassinating their top general and has made previous threats to avenge his death.

But they warn that, if that fails, Iran is on a collision course with the west. European powers that opposed Trump’s maximum pressure during his first term have become more angry with Iran’s behaviour, including the continued expansion of its nuclear activity, its arms sales to Russia and its alleged targeting of citizens in the west.

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About 2,500 US troops remain in Iraq with a focus on assisting partners with countering ISIS. Iran holds tremendous sway with Iraqi armed groups and government leaders. Iraq looms as a complex ...

Iraq looms as a complex test for the new Trump administration. Will it be a hawk that pries loose a weakened Iran's grip or an isolationist that withdraws the remaining American troops ...