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Donald Trump is linked to Iraq through his political commentary on regional stability, specifically citing the country as a location where Iran-backed militias operate [1], [2]. Additionally, his 2016 presidential victory is historically contextualized alongside the territorial developments that occurred in Iraq during 2014 [3].
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Iran's Islamist Proxies in the Middle East - Wilson Center wilsoncenter.org 1 fact
quotePresident Donald Trump stated in May 2017: "From Lebanon to Iraq to Yemen, Iran funds, arms, and trains terrorists, militias, and other extremist groups that spread destruction and chaos across the region."
Political and social trends in the future of global security. A meta ... link.springer.com 1 fact
accountThe Arab uprisings of 2011, the territorial gains of the Islamic Caliphate in Syria and Iraq in 2014, the Brexit vote, and Donald Trump’s victory in the 2016 United States presidential elections are cited as significant developments that were difficult to anticipate at the turn of the decade.
Iran's 'Axis of Resistance': The proxy forces shaping Mideast conflicts latimes.com 1 fact
quotePresident Donald Trump stated: "From Lebanon to Yemen and Syria to Iraq, the regime has armed, trained and funded terrorist militias that have soaked the earth with blood and guts. The United States, Trump vowed, was determined to ensure that Iran’s proxies can no longer destabilize the region or the world and attack our forces."