Iraq faces risk of being dragged back into war as Iran and Israel trade blows
The National · 8 Jun 2026

Iraq faces risk of being dragged back into war as Iran and Israel trade blows

Iraq is once again caught in the crossfire of a widening Iran-Israel conflict, with pro-Tehran militias threatening to open a new front if the US enters the war, as Baghdad struggles to rein in the armed factions. The latest escalation began late on Sunday when Iran launched ballistic missiles at no


AI Translated Summary:
Iraq is at risk of renewed conflict as Iran and Israel escalate their hostilities, with pro-Iran militias threatening to engage if the US intervenes. Baghdad's efforts to control these armed factions are increasingly challenged amid rising tensions.


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