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Iraq's new prime minister promises Trump he'll disarm Iran-backed militias

NPR | By Jane Arraf,
Leila Fadel
Published August 12, 2026 at 3:45 AM CDT

Iraq's new leader wants to disarm Iran-backed militias, but the move risks opening a new front in the Mideast.

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Jane Arraf
Leila Fadel
Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.