US-Saudi strikes on Popular Mobilization Forces headquarters have sharpened Baghdad’s dilemma: Washington demands that Tehran-aligned factions disarm, Iran is fighting to preserve its influence, and the outcome could directly affect Israel

Iraq’s new prime minister faces a familiar challenge in confronting Iran-backed groups.

US-Saudi strikes on Popular Mobilization Forces headquarters have sharpened Baghdad’s dilemma: Washington demands that Tehran-aligned factions disarm, Iran is fighting to preserve…