Hadi al-Amiri

AP Explains: Who are Iraq’s Iran-backed militias?
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AP Explains: Who are Iraq’s Iran-backed militias?

Iran emerged as a major power broker in Iraq after the American invasion in 2003, supporting Shia Islamist parties and…
Iran consulate in Iraq burns a 3rd time, amid premier talks
Middle East

Iran consulate in Iraq burns a 3rd time, amid premier talks

BAGHDAD (AP) — Anti-government protesters burned an Iranian consulate in southern Iraq for a third time on Tuesday, as the…
Fresh protests gather in Najaf amid talks over new premier
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Fresh protests gather in Najaf amid talks over new premier

BAGHDAD (AP) — Anti-government protesters have surrounded a key shrine in the southern city of Najaf on Tuesday amid concerns…
Shi’ite rivalry paralyses Iraq’s government
Middle East

Shi’ite rivalry paralyses Iraq’s government

  BAGHDAD (Reuters) – A growing rivalry between two powerful Shi’ite Muslim factions has paralyzed efforts to form a government…
Iraq Shi’ite paramilitary leader al-Amiri withdraws candidacy for PM
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Iraq Shi’ite paramilitary leader al-Amiri withdraws candidacy for PM

  ERBIL (Reuters) – Shi’ite militia leader Hadi al-Amiri, one of the most powerful figures in Iraq, withdrew his candidacy…
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