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CONFLICT● ELEVATED1h ago · Oct 5, 2026, 2:04 PM

Iran poised to exploit security vacuum as US leaves Iraq

DW News [en] · middle east

The end of the US military mission in Iraq leaves the Kurdistan region facing a severe security vacuum. As Erbil grapples with deep internal divisions, Tehran is well positioned to make strategic gains.

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