Edition No. 101 · Thu 1 Oct 2026 · Story 22 of 41

America's final military withdrawal from Iraq is a major bonus for Iran

The Conversation

The analysis argues Tehran is the principal beneficiary of the American exit after two decades of building influence in Iraq.

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