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Iraq a new theater in Saudi-Iran competition

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s recent visit to Iraq, which led to some moderate wins for Iran, is the opening act of a volatile period of Saudi-Iranian competition in Iraq. In the visit’s aftermath, Saudi Arabia is sure to make significant interventions to balance out perceived Iranian gains. Rouhani’s visit began with him paying obeisance at […]

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