Iraqi PM faces a serious crisis as powerful Shia paramilitaries refuse to disarm as September 30 deadline looms.
OPINIONOPINION, Iraq’s prime minister carries the title, but not the powerAl-Zaidi’s Washington visit exposed the pressure reshaping Baghdad’s politics, security and economy.Opinion by Jasim Al-AzzawiJasim Al-AzzawiPublished On 15 Jul 202615 Jul 2026quotes
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