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Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq is struggling to balance its position amid escalating
tensions between Iran and Israel, with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani
reiterating that Baghdad will remain neutral, according to Amwaj media agency.
During the 12-day war in June, Iran-backed armed groups in
Iraq showed notable restraint. Analysts cited by Amwaj differ on whether this
indicated a weakening of Tehran’s sway over its proxies or a calculated pause.
Al-Sudani tried to use the lull to enhance Iraq’s regional profile, warning
factions that any involvement could provoke direct US retaliation.
Despite these efforts, Iran’s influence remains embedded
through the Popular Mobilization Units, where disputes over draft legislation
continue to reflect Tehran’s hand in shaping Iraq’s political landscape.
Analysts caution that while neutrality remains Baghdad’s safest course, another
flare-up between Iran, Israel, and the United States could severely test its
ability to sustain that stance.
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