Why Iraq’s Next Government Won’t Shake off Iran’s Influence

Topic: 2026 Elections, and Terrorism

Blog Brand: Middle East Watch

Region: Middle East

Tags: Donald Trump, Iran, Iraq, Islamic Republic, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Popular Mobilization Forces, Shia, and United States

Why Iraq’s Next Government Won’t Shake off Iran’s Influence

January 29, 2026

By: Bridget Toomey

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