Geopolitical Conflict
Iraq MPs Threaten to Expel U.S. Forces After Escalating Tensions
Iraqi lawmakers allied with Iran‑linked factions threaten to move legislation forcing the expulsion of U.S. troops amid rising cross‑border strikes and regional warfare impacting Iraq’s sovereignty an
In Baghdad, senior members of pro‑Iran factions within Iraq’s parliament have announced plans to revive legislative efforts aimed at expelling U.S. military forces from the country. This move follows a fresh wave of U.S. airstrikes inside Iraq and Iran‑linked strikes in the Kurdistan Region, which have killed several fighters and heightened public anger. Lawmakers argue that continued foreign troop presence undermines Iraqi sovereignty and exposes the country to becoming a primary battlefield in the broader Iran–U.S. conflict. The proposed measures would require a parliamentary vote and could trigger a formal withdrawal request to Washington, reshaping Iraq’s security posture and regional alignment. Analysts warn that such a shift could escalate tensions with the United States while empowering Iran‑aligned militias inside Iraq.
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- active
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- Baghdad, Iraq
- Date added
- 2026-03-31 12:57 UTC
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- MiddleEast.org
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