Iraq sees rising risk of a US-Iran clash in 2020
Washington is pushing Baghdad to accelerate its campaign against Tehran-backed Shia militias
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- Kadhimi's campaign
- Militia pushback
- Future scenarios
- US escalation and withdrawal
- Slow-burn pressure
- Sharp blow
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