Many Iraqis have reacted with anger since US President Donald Trump openly tried to interfere in their domestic politics and choice of prime minister

Many Iraqis have reacted with anger since US President Donald Trump openly tried to interfere in their domestic politics and choice of prime minister

Faced with political deadlock, open American meddling and the threat of war across its borders, is Iraq being dragged back to darker times after achieving hard-won stability?

After decades of conflict and chaos, Iraq has recently regained a sense of normalcy, yet its politics is haunted by the struggle to balance relations with its two main allies, Iran and the United States.

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