Iran poised to exploit security vacuum as US leaves Iraq

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

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The end of the US military mission in Iraq leaves the Kurdistan region facing a severe security vacuum.

As Erbil grapples with deep internal divisions, Tehran is well positioned to make strategic gains.

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  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:04:00 UTC.

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