Reported US approval of Iran-backed factions joining new Iraqi government

Single source · Iraq, Iraq (approximate) · 2026-10-16 10:09 UTC

Middle East Eye, citing diplomatic sources and an AFP source, reports that the US approved including Iran-backed factions in the new Iraqi government, including the appointment of Laith al-Khazali. The report says this followed Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's promise to pursue disarmament plans. No official confirmation or denial was found in the claims.

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• Middle East Eye, 2026-10-16 10:09 UTC

First reported 2026-10-16 10:09 UTC; last updated 2026-10-16 10:17 UTC.

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