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Iran Strategy: Weakening Kurdish Forces to Preserve Militia Control in Iraq
Aug 19, 2026 04:58 PM CT
Iraq
iran,iraq,kurdish forces,militias,proxy warfare,regional influence
Summary
Iran is reportedly planning to weaken Kurdish forces in Iraq to prevent the disarmament of Iranian-backed militias. This move aims to preserve Tehran's strategic influence and operational control over proxy forces within Iraq, countering local political shifts that threaten its regional foothold.
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Iran will use the militias to do whatever is necessary to preserve its role in Iraq, while also aiming to weaken its Kurdish rivals in the country.
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Jerusalem Post
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Iran
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Plans to use militias to weaken Kurdish rivals and maintain control over Iraqi territory and proxy forces.