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US Troop Withdrawal From Iraq Raises Security Fears
Original: As US Troops Leave Iraq, Could Iran’s Proxies and Islamic State Gain Ground?
The United States is winding down its military presence in Iraq, prompting debate over who will fill the security vacuum. Analysts warn that Iran-aligned militias and remnants of Islamic State could exploit the withdrawal to expand their influence, while Baghdad faces mounting pressure to stabilize the country on its own.
Why now: The withdrawal raises concerns about a possible resurgence of Iranian-backed militias and Islamic State in Iraq.
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- As US Troops Leave Iraq, Could Iran’s Proxies and Islamic State Gain Ground? · Modern Diplomacy
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