How a Proxy War Could Blow Up Iraq‐Again
[FP] With the country barely stabilizing after 16 years of conflict, war-weary Iraqis fear a new eruption of attacks by the U.S. and Israel against Iranian-backed forces inside the country.
BAGHDAD‐When a mysterious drone strike killed two members of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) on Sunday‐and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted that his country might be involved‐it was only the latest sign to war-weary Iraqis that they can’t get a break. Just as they’re getting on their feet, Iraq is becoming a battleground for foreigners once again.
Posted by: Besoeker 2019-08-29 |