Impressions from Baghdad. By Abbas Djuma, Baghdad, Iraq The meeting of journalists with Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani in Baghdad is an extremely interesting and important event for the region and even the world. And here’s why. Firstly, the meeting overlaps with the annual procession of Shia Muslims, the Arbaeen. This religious ritual marks the end of the 40-day ...
It is something of an open secret that despite the US attempting to dominate Iraq with an all out invasion, it has been Iran and its allies who have been able to benefit from the aftermath of Washington’s attack. The Americans are naturally less than happy with this outcome, and have done their best ever since to curtail Iranian influence ...