Middle East

Iran Orders Elite Troops: Lay Off U.S. Forces in Iraq

Forward March

The last time Iranian and American forces were in Iraq, the two sides quietly fought each other. Now Iran’s Quds Force officers in Iraq are purposely leaving the Americans alone.

Eli Lake
Eli Lake
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