Shafaq News– BaghdadThe United States warned on Fridaythat the inclusion of Iran-aligned “terrorist militias” in Iraq’s government inany capacity is incompatible with a strong US–Iraq partnership.During a meeting with NationalWisdom (Al-Hikma) Movement leader Ammar Al-Hakim, Chargé d’Affaires JoshuaHarris said Washington would continue to press for immediate action todismantle militias loyal to “foreign agendas.”Such groups jeopardize Iraq’ssovereignty, stability, and economic livelihood, he added. Last week, Mark Savaya, the US envoy to Iraq, outlined Washington’s priorities for 2026, pledging cooperation with
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