Iranian influence has expanded inside Iraq's institutions, supported by funding and training, while key cities like Karbala, Kirkuk, Baghdad, and Basra remain in focus.
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Updated Jul 29
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Iranian influence has expanded inside Iraq's institutions, supported by funding and training, while key cities like Karbala, Kirkuk, Baghdad, and Basra remain in focus.
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Iranian influence has expanded inside Iraq's institutions through funding and training.1 source
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The entities involved
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
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Karbala
city in Karbala Governorate, Iraq
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Kirkuk
city in Iraq
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Baghdad
capital city of Iraq
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