Iran-Iraq

Solving the country's acute power shortage is a priority for Zaidi, who is looking to strike much-needed investment deals with US companies, whilst also keeping Iran onside

Powerful militias have usurped the state's authority by opening a war front to support Iran. At this critical juncture, Iraq needs statesmen willing to put the state first.

New fronts have opened up across the region in light of the US-Israeli war on Iran, as non-state actors with links to Tehran fear for their futures

Baghdad wants good relations with Washington, but its ties with Tehran run deep. Under increased pressure, it may have to pick a side once and for all.

The Iranian regime destroys the security and economy of any country it touches