Iraq’s PM seeks to disarm Iran-backed militias, but Tehran wants to meddle - analysis

Iran-backed militias in Iraq have roots stretching back to the 1980's and are the product of decades of Iranian policy aimed at cultivating armed proxies beyond its borders.

Iraq will not be used as 'launch pad' for attacks on neighbours, prime minister says Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi says Baghdad will not allow its territory or airspace to be utilised for launching attacks against neighbouring countries, according to the Iraqi News Agency.  "Iraq is working to protect its nat

Iraq's new leader wants to disarm Iran-backed militias, but the move risks opening a new front in the Mideast.