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Iraqi parliament progress paves the way for Shia spats
Despite violent and threatening scenes, the first session of the new parliament managed to elect a speaker and deputies
IraqIraqi parties may slowly hash out a cabinet consensus
Sunni and Kurdish rivals are aligning; Shia divisions remain crucial
IraqTehran’s Iraqi allies may risk provoking Washington
The anniversary of the Soleimani killing has so far seen two drone attacks targeting US forces in Iraq
IraqPro-Iranian Iraqi militias may escalate in early 2022
The top court has set a date for its verdict on an appeal by pro-Iranian parties against recent poll results
IraqIraqi Kurdistan’s finances will be precarious
Quarrels between Baghdad and Erbil over fiscal transfers have resurged
IraqIslamic State Iraq attacks may complicate politics
The salafi-jihadist group killed over a score of Kurdish fighters and took control of a village
IraqSome Iraqi Shia groups may seek to align with Sadrists
Final election results show few changes, to the chagrin of Tehran-backed groups
IraqIslamic State will manipulate Iraqi and Syrian Sunnis
The salafi-jihadist group has issued new threats to “apostates”
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