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Iran Eases Control Over Iraq Militias as U.S. Pressure Grows
The move lets field commanders act faster as U.S. sanctions and strikes target hard-line factions tied to attacks on American personnel.
- Iran has reportedly given greater autonomy to allied militias in Iraq, allowing some operations without direct approval from Tehran.
- Some Iran-backed militias are embedded in Iraq’s security structure and funded through the Iraqi state budget, drawing outside criticism.
- Officials say a more decentralized command structure has emerged as pressure from the United States and regional conflict intensify.
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Iran has made a major shift in its strategy, granting its allied militia groups operating in Iraq greater freedom. These groups can now operate without Tehran's approval. This decision has increased tensions with the US and regional relations.
Driven by the pressures of war, Iran gives its field commanders more power over militias in Iraq
BAGHDAD, Apr 21: Iran has granted its commanders greater autonomy over militias in Iraq, allowing some groups to carry out operations without Tehran’s approval, a shift driven by the pressures of the war, three militia members and two other officials told The Associated Press. Many Iran-backed militias are funded through the Iraqi state budget and embedded within the security apparatus, drawing criticism from the United States and other countri…
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