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UPDATED May 15, 2026 at 12:08 PM ET
May 14, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
Iraq’s new leader pledges to rein in militias
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Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi pledged to curb the power of armed groups under US pressure.
WHO: Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi
WHAT: Pledged to rein in militias and curb the power of armed groups
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 11:54 AM ET
WHERE: Iraq
WHY: He faced heavy pressure from the US to curb the power of armed groups.
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