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Iraq and the U.S. are linked as Iraq serves as a primary venue for geopolitical confrontation between the U.S. and Iran [1], with the U.S. exerting influence on the strategic balance in the region [2]. Furthermore, the potential for U.S. military strikes against militia leaders in Iraq [3] and the ongoing debate regarding the alignment of the Iraqi government with U.S. interests [4] highlight their complex bilateral relationship.
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Experts react: How the US war with Iran is playing out around the ... atlanticcouncil.org 3 facts
claimVictoria J. Taylor observes that militia strikes against US or Israeli targets in Iraq could initiate a cycle of retaliation, potentially leading to US strikes against senior Iraqi militia leaders.
claimVictoria J. Taylor claims that if Iran were less focused on meddling in Iraqi affairs, the Iraqi state could potentially reestablish its sovereignty, though this does not guarantee that the Iraqi government would align its decisions with US interests.
claimIraq serves as a venue for confrontation between the United States and Iran, frequently pulling Iraq into conflict between the two rivals despite Iraq's attempts to maintain relations with both.