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Iraq's PM faces tough challenges after promising to disarm Iran-backed militias

NPR | By Jane Arraf

Published August 18, 2026 at 5:17 PM EDT

Iraq's new prime minister faces huge dilemma in promising President Trump he will disarm Iran-backed militias by Sept. 30

Jane Arraf