The TakeIraq is under attack from all sides as militias and foreign powers clash.War has spread into Iraq, where strikes by the United States and Israel hit Iran-backed-groups" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="47475" data-entity-type="organization">Iran-backed groups, and the militias fire back. Oil has stopped flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, and the state’s grip on power is already fragile. As the war rages on, what will it mean for Iraq?In this episode: Abdulla Hawez, Researcher Episode credits:This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Tamara Khandaker with Chloe K. Li, Tuleen Barakat and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Alexandra Locke. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTubePublished On 26 Mar 2026
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THU · 2026-03-26 · 22:23 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0326-37850
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Why Iraq is the most fragile front in the US-Israel war on Iran
Iraq is increasingly vulnerable as a battleground in the ongoing conflict between the US/Israel and Iran, as of March 26, 2026. The country is experiencing attacks from multiple sides, including strikes by the US and Israel targeting Iran-backed militias, who are retaliating.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-26 · 22:23 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Iraq is increasingly vulnerable as a battleground in the ongoing conflict between the US/Israel and Iran, as of March 26, 2026. The country is experiencing attacks from multiple sides, including strikes by the US and Israel targeting Iran-backed militias, who are retaliating. This escalating conflict is further destabilizing Iraq, whose government already has a fragile hold on power. The disruption of oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz exacerbates the situation. The podcast "The Take" explores the implications of this war for Iraq, featuring researcher Abdulla Hawez.
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Abdulla Hawez, Researcher
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War has spread into Iraq, where strikes by the United States and Israel hit Iran-backed groups, and the militias fire back.
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The state’s grip on power is already fragile.
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Iraq is under attack from all sides as militias and foreign powers clash.
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Oil has stopped flowing through the Strait of Hormuz
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