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Iraqi militias ↔ U.S.

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The U.S. and Iraqi militias are related through a history of direct military conflict, including U.S. airstrikes against these groups [1], [2], [3], and the militias' strategic role in countering U.S. influence and forces in the region [4], [5], [6].

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The Deafening Silence of Iran's Proxies - Institute for the Study of War understandingwar.org Brian Carter · Institute for the Study of War 3 facts
claimIran and its Iraqi militias have threatened attacks on United States forces and interests as a deterrent strategy to prevent the United States from entering the war.
claimThe Houthis and Iranian-backed Iraqi militias have remained largely intact despite suffering damage from US airstrikes over the last two years.
claimMany Iraqi militias have made their potential entry into the war contingent upon direct United States intervention.
Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info E-International Relations 2 facts
claimIran's 'forward defense' doctrine historically relied on the threat of multiple proxy fronts—such as Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Saudi Arabia, and Iraqi militias against US bases—to deter attacks on Iran.
claimIran cultivated numerous Shi’a militias under the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) umbrella in Iraq to exert political influence and counter United States and Sunni forces.
How active have Iran's proxy groups been since the start of the war? theconversation.com The Conversation 1 fact
claimIraqi militias have been targeted by United States and Israeli airstrikes in response to attacks on Iranian Kurdish groups.
5 key factors shaping Iran's foreign policy calculus mei.edu Middle East Institute 1 fact
claimIran has instructed the Houthis and Iraqi militias to exercise restraint to avoid providing the United States with a pretext for direct military strikes.