The Struggle for Iraq, and What It Means for Israel
The U.S. faces off with Iran.
October 17, 2018
The Struggle for Iraq, and What It Means for Israel
The U.S. faces off with Iran.
Almost immediately after the 2003 invasion, Iraq became a battleground between the U.S. and Iran, as the latter sent troops, money, and arms to foment and support an insurgency. The war on Islamic State, along with the Obama administration’s effort to align itself with the Islamic Republic, led to a temporary truce, but also gave Tehran-backed militias a great deal of power. Iran has also established a major conduit of supplies through Iraq to support its efforts in Syria. Meanwhile, it is hard to say if the recent elections have brought a government to Baghdad that will be pro-American or pro-Iranian. Eldad Shavit and Raz Zimmt comment how these developments might affect Israel:
October 17, 2018
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Killing the Lavi.
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