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Baghdad is the capital city of Iraq, as evidenced by its frequent identification as a location within the country in [1], [2], [3], and [4]. Furthermore, the political and security dynamics of Iraq are consistently centered on the government and events occurring in Baghdad, as described in [5], [6], and [7].
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War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East - CSIS csis.org 3 facts
claimIran has assisted Shia militia forces in Iraq in building missile production capabilities, with factories reportedly located in Jurf al-Sakhar (north of Kerbala) and Al-Zafaraniya (east of Baghdad).
claimIn Sunni-majority areas of Iraq, such as Al-Anbar Province, local residents protest the slow pace of reconstruction following the collapse of the Islamic State and express alienation from the Baghdad government, which they perceive as being too closely aligned with Shia interests and militias.
accountThe 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq and the subsequent inability of the United States to prevent Iran from filling the power vacuum, combined with the establishment of a Shia-dominated government in Baghdad, contributed to a rise in Iranian influence and an increase in IRGC-QF-supported militias.
Escalation in the Middle East | MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES msf-me.org 2 facts
claimMSF suspended its project in Baghdad, Iraq, in early March 2026, and relocated the team to Erbil, while the Mosul project continues to operate.
claimMSF operates projects in Mosul and Baghdad, Iraq, providing maternity care, pediatrics, neonatology, outpatient consultations, mental health support, and tuberculosis and women’s health services.
Iran War: Kinetic, Cyber, Electronic and Psychological Warfare ... resecurity.com 2 facts
accountMass pro-Iran demonstrations have been reported in Baghdad, Basra, Dhi Qar, and other southern governorates in Iraq, raising concerns about civil unrest.
accountThe U.S. embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, has been subjected to drone and rocket launches described as the most intense assault on the facility.
The Limits of Iran's Proxy Empire | The New Yorker newyorker.com 2 facts
accountPro-Iranian Shiite militias in Iraq have attempted small-scale drone and rocket attacks against Israel and have targeted U.S. forces and personnel in Erbil, Baghdad, and Jordan.
accountPro-Iranian Shiite militias in Iraq have attempted small-scale drone and rocket attacks against Israel and have targeted U.S. forces in Erbil, Baghdad, and Jordan, though few of these attacks caused damage.
A critical review on techno-economic analysis of hybrid renewable ... link.springer.com 1 fact
referenceDihrab and Sopin analyzed photovoltaic-wind compound systems in Basra, Mosul, and Baghdad, Iraq, finding that Basra has the highest potential for both photovoltaic and wind power generation.
Domestic and International Factors Affecting Iranian Foreign Policy ... academia.edu 1 fact
referenceAnoushiravan Ehteshami published 'Iran's International Posture After the Fall of Baghdad' in the Middle East Journal in 2004, analyzing Iran's foreign policy shifts following the 2003 invasion of Iraq.