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Iraq's new PM balances US pressure and Iran ties
What it means
Iraq's premier Ali al-Zaidi was chosen under US financial leverage and met President Trump, while also attending Iran's former supreme leader's funeral.
Why it matters
Iraq's government is caught between US influence over its oil revenue and its ties to Iran, shaping regional power dynamics.
How it affects you
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