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Iraqi PM Faces U.S. Pressure on Iran Militias | San Antonio News
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, a surprise political newcomer with a banking background, is in Washington under intense U.S. pressure to crack down on Iran-backed militias—just as Trump publicly backed his appointment and threatened aid cuts if rivals took over. With a deadline looming for militia disarmament and a history of being banned from dollar transactions for anti-money-laundering efforts, al-Zaidi faces a high-stakes balancing act: appeasing Washington while managing domestic powerbrokers—and possibly seeking U.S. support in return. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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