Iran's proxy chief signals push for long-term militia role in Iraq after US withdrawal
The National · 2 Oct 2026

Iran's proxy chief signals push for long-term militia role in Iraq after US withdrawal

Iran's Quds Force commander Brig Gen Esmail Qaani has claimed the US withdrawal from Iraq opens the way for Tehran-backed militias to play a greater role in the country's future, despite the Iraqi government's pledge to bring armed groups under state control. His comments, which could face backlash


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