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Iraq’s Sadr says 'exclude' armed groups from next government as pressure builds

Al Monitor 2026/05/08 22:16

The cleric's call comes as Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi tries to form a government amid political divisions and US demands to curb the influence of Iran-backed actors.

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