#Esmail Qaani
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PoliticsIran Flags Expanded Militia Role in Iraq Following US Military Exit
Iran's Quds Force commander Brig Gen Esmail Qaani stated that the US withdrawal from Iraq paves the way for Tehran-backed militias to expand their influence, despite Iraqi efforts to bring armed groups under state control.
The National|October 2, 2026|1
PoliticsIran-Backed Badr Organisation Warns Iraq of Civil War Over Forced Disarmament Deadline
A leading Iranian-backed Iraqi militia has warned the government that using force to disarm armed groups by September 30 could trigger a civil war, setting three strict conditions including a full US withdrawal.
The National|August 14, 2026|1