🔻 Iraq’s new government under Prime Minister Ali Zaydi has intensified efforts to curb Iran’s influence and limit the activities of Iran-backed armed groups. In this regard, nine government officials have been dismissed over allegations of involvement in oil smuggling in areas under the influence of Hezbollah Brigades. At the same time, Iran is putting pressure to expel Kurdish groups opposed to the Islamic Republic from Iraqi territory and Iraqi Kurdistan.

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