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Iran and Baghdad are linked through Iran's geopolitical influence and military involvement in Iraq, as evidenced by reports on Iranian-backed militia activities in Baghdad [1], [2] and claims regarding Iran's strategic control over the city [3], [4]. Furthermore, the relationship is documented through academic and journalistic analysis of Iran's foreign policy and influence within the Iraqi capital [5], [6], [7].
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War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East - CSIS csis.org 3 facts
claimBabak Dehghanpisheh authored a 2014 Reuters special report titled 'Iran’s Men in Baghdad' regarding Iranian influence in Iraq.
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).
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).
After the War: Rethinking Regional Security in the Middle ... arab-reform.net 1 fact
quoteIn 2015, Iranian officials boasted that “three Arab capitals – Baghdad, Damascus, and Beirut – had ended up in the hands of Iran,” with Sanaa on its way to their orbit.
After Khamenei: Regional Reckoning and the Future of Iran's Proxy ... stimson.org 1 fact
claimFor 21 years, Iranian officials claimed they were in control of four Arab capitals: Beirut, Damascus, Baghdad, and Sana’a.
Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info 1 fact
claimIran fears that losing the allegiance of Baghdad would be a disaster with negative consequences inside Iran.
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.