U.S.: Push for Iraq state control over Iran-backed factions, and Al-Zaidi's Iran visit

31 July 2026

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The Trump administration has largely linked the future of U.S. ties with Iraq to Prime Minister

Al-Zaidi's ability to curb the operational independence of Iran-backed Shiite factions, seeking to ensure these groups can no longer function as autonomous armed organizations.

Al-Zaidi's visit to Tehran is viewed in Washington as an effort to secure Iranian acquiescence to a gradual reduction in militia autonomy.

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