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Which country is the new Mecca defense pact targeting?

Observers suggest the new alliance between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan won't result in any of the countries fighting for each other. Instead it's about preventing Iran and Israel from regional dominance, they say.

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Iraq’s PM seeks to disarm Iran-backed militias, but Tehran wants to meddle - analysis

Iran-backed militias in Iraq have roots stretching back to the 1980's and are the product of decades of Iranian policy aimed at cultivating armed proxies beyond its borders.

  • Iraq's Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi seeks to disarm Iranian-backed militias.
  • Iran's Esmail Ghaani visits Iraq to rally support for the militias.
  • US backs Al-Zaidi's efforts to rein in Iranian-backed militias.