Unfinished Stories: The Republic of Factions

22-04-2025
HEVIDAR AHMED
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In this episode of Unfinished Stories, Hevidar Ahmed visits Baghdad to meet with the commanders of the Iran-backed Shiite armed groups and hear their reactions to US President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran’s affiliates in the Middle East.

Several commanders of these groups,often accused of acting against the interests of the Iraqi state, said they are not intimidated by Trump’s threats, expressing openness to continue attacking US interests as long as American troops remain deployed in Iraq. 

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