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The secret supply route Russia is using to sustain the Iran war

The so-called “Caspian Express” has become the backbone of Vladimir Putin’s effort to arm Tehran while allowing both countries to circumvent US maritime pressure in the Persian Gulf.

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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.