The Iraqi government is looking to gain control of Iranian-aligned armed groups that operate inside of Iraq but outside state control, in yet another sign of Iran's weakened position since October 7.

Amid historical changes in the balance of power in the Middle East, at least one thing remains constant: the strategic importance of the autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan.

Iraq will not be negatively affected by the weakening of Iran's influence in the Middle East, Iraq's deputy parliament speaker said, with Baghdad looking to chart its own diplomatic path in the region and limit the power of armed groups.

Iran holds tremendous sway inside Iraq despite the presence of US troops, setting up a tug-of-war for the incoming Trump administration.

It has been well known that Hezbollah received support from Iran’s regime; however, Hezbollah’s links to Iranian-backed militias in Iraq are not always as public.

If they are injured or killed, Donald Trump will be the one person responsible — a black mark against him that time will not erase.

Iran's loss of influence in Lebanon and Syria has helped to spark a shift in attitude among Arab leaders.

With the end of the final US-led coalition force in Iraq, the Iranians may feel they have a golden opportunity. But Mesopotamia has resisted Persian domination for millennia.

Contrary to claims of weakness, Iran remains a formidable actor with robust defense capabilities and significant geopolitical leverage.

Iran has never forgiven the US President for assassinating their top general and has made previous threats to avenge his death.

On March 20, 2003, the United States led a coalition to invade Iraq (herein Iraq II). Iraq I had occurred as a result of an Iraqi invasion

About 2,500 US troops remain in Iraq with a focus on assisting partners with countering ISIS. Iran holds tremendous sway with Iraqi armed groups and government leaders. Iraq looms as a complex ...