Confrontation with Iraq’s militias may come to a head

An upcoming security showdown with pro-Iranian factions coincides with rising political and economic crises

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  • Confronting Washington
  • Rocket attacks
  • Threats to allies
  • Anti-militia pushback
  • US retaliation
  • Force protection
  • International condemnation
  • Religious condemnation
  • Political prospects
  • A Zurfi government?

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