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Iraq is a country located within the Middle East, as evidenced by its inclusion in regional political, military, and economic contexts such as Iran's influence networks [1], [2], U.S. military operations [3], and the broader historical and economic impacts of regional conflicts [4], [5], [6].
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Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org 2 facts
accountTürkiye scaled back military operations in Iraq and reduced financial and military support for Islamist groups across the Middle East and North Africa, leading to improved relations with Gulf countries, Iraq, and Iran.
accountPrior to the 2011 Arab Spring, the Middle East faced instability due to the aftermath of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, the regional war on terror, stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations, the Gaza blockade, settlement activity in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, and escalations between Israel and Palestinian factions.
An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org 1 fact
accountSince the U.S. drawdown from Iraq in 2011, the United States has maintained a force presence of roughly 30,000–40,000 troops in the Middle East to conduct missions such as operations against the Islamic State, ensure freedom of navigation in the Gulf, and deter destabilizing Iranian behavior.
Iran's Geopolitical Footprint: Regional Power or Global Contender? moderndiplomacy.eu 1 fact
claimIran supports various political and militant groups across the Middle East, including Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Palestine, and various Shiite militias in Iraq and Syria, to challenge the regional dominance of its adversaries.
After the War: Rethinking Regional Security in the Middle ... arab-reform.net 1 fact
accountThe Middle East has incurred significant human, economic, and environmental costs over the last two decades, including the U.S. invasion of Iraq, the war in Syria, state collapse in Libya, Yemen, and Sudan, the genocide in Gaza, wars in Lebanon, mass displacement, and insecurity in the Gulf and Red Sea.
Iran in crisis: the landscape after the Twelve-Day War - OSW osw.waw.pl 1 fact
claimThe United States is actively working to dismantle the structures and support networks of pro-Iranian forces in the Middle East, specifically Hezbollah in Lebanon and various Shia militias in Iraq, through unilateral action and pressure on the governments of Lebanon and Iraq.
Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war atlanticcouncil.org 1 fact
claimIran maintains a network of non-state armed organizations across the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, including Lebanese Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Shia militias in Iraq and Syria, and the Houthi movement in Yemen.
Iran War: Kinetic, Cyber, Electronic and Psychological Warfare ... resecurity.com 1 fact
measurementTotalEnergies reported a 15% loss in oil and gas output due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran causing field closures across the Middle East, including in the UAE, Qatar, and Iraq.
War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East - CSIS csis.org 1 fact
claimPublic opinion polls suggest that support for Iran across the Middle East, including in Iraq, has declined.