Iraq juggles border security and ties with Iran, Syria, and Jordan

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi is seeking to strengthen border security and regional cooperation amid tensions with Iran over the closure of a key crossing in Iraq’s Maysan province, while also pursuing closer ties with Jordan and Syria. The developments come as Baghdad continues to face threats from Iranian-backed militias, concerns over instability along its borders, and challenges to bringing armed groups under state control. The post Iraq juggles border security and ties with Iran, Syria, and Jordan appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.