Who Are Iraq’s Iran Backed Armed Groups and Why Do They Matter?

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United States and Saudi Arabian strikes against Iran backed Shi’ite armed groups in Iraq have renewed attention on the powerful militias that have become major players in Iraq’s security, politics, and economy. Washington and Riyadh accuse these groups of carrying out drone attacks against Saudi oil facilities, while the militias say they are resisting U.S. [...] The post Who Are Iraq’s Iran Backed Armed Groups and Why Do They Matter? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy .