Iraq's Dilemma: Caught Between US and Iran Amidst Escalating Regional Violence
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Iraq Trapped in Escalating US-Iran Proxy War Amid Spiraling Violence
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News18•12-03-2026, 16:01
Iraq Trapped in Escalating US-Iran Proxy War Amid Spiraling Violence
•Iraq is once again a proxy battleground as US-Iran tensions escalate into open military exchanges, with violence spilling across its borders.
•A shepherd's sighting of "foreign forces" near the Saudi border led to an attack on an Iraqi patrol, triggering Baghdad's condemnation.
•US confirms operations in Iraq against Iran-aligned groups, citing self-defense, despite Iraqi casualties and Baghdad's difficulty crediting the distinction.
•The crisis roots back to the 2003 US invasion, reigniting after recent US and Israeli attacks on Iran, making Iraq a central arena for rivalry.
•Tehran-backed Shia militias have launched numerous rocket and drone attacks on US facilities, including the Baghdad embassy and Erbil air base, and targets like oil installations and hotels.
