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Renewed Iraq attacks test Zaidi’s push to disarm Iran-backed militias

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By Mustafa Salim Verified
| Al-Monitor Verified
BAGHDAD — Iraqi troops arrived at the gates of the Special Missions Regiment headquarters of Harakat al-Nujaba in Baghdad’s Jurf al-Naddaf district on July 24 with orders to search the compound for drones and missiles. They never made it inside. Commanders loyal to the Iran-backed militia warned officers that they are not allowed to enter and search the facility, according to two Iraqi security officials who described the operation to Al-Monitor.
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World Cup offers war-weary Middle East a welcome diversion

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By Mohamad El Chamaa Verified, Mustafa Salim Verified, Suzan Haidamous
| MSN Verified
Mohamad El Chamaa, Siham Shamalakh, Mustafa Salim, Suzan Haidamous BEIRUT — Under the shadow of war that hangs over the Middle East, this summer's World Cup has provided flashes of diversion, pride and solidarity.
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Trump congratulated Iraq’s prime minister on election. He wasn’t on the ballot.

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By Mustafa Salim Verified, Cat Zakrzewski Verified
| The Washington Post Verified
Trump congratulated Iraq’s prime minister on election. He wasn’t on the ballot. (washingtonpost.com) Trump congratulated Iraq’s prime minister on election. He wasn’t on the ballot. By Mustafa Salim; Cat Zakrzewski 2026071418350200 President Donald Trump repeatedly congratulated Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Kadhim al-Zaidi on Monday for his victory in a "highly competitive" election during his first visit to the White House. In fact, though, the political newcomer was never on the ballot.
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