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State Department says it strongly opposes Iraqi bill that would institutionalize Iran-backed armed groups
5533081 · August 5, 2025
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The spokesperson said the department strongly opposes legislation in Iraq that would institutionalize armed groups tied to Iran and that the U.S. supports Iraqi sovereignty and existing security institutions; she said the bill runs counter to bilateral security goals.
The State Department told reporters it “strongly oppose[s] any legislation that is inconsistent with the goals of our bilateral security assistance” after a reporter asked about a bill in the Iraqi parliament that would further institutionalize armed groups…
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