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Iraqi Militias Join Forces to Suppress Iran Protests

1/15/2026

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Iraqi Shiite militias are reportedly involved in suppressing protests in Iran, according to multiple sources.
Abu Azrael, commander of the Imam Ali Brigades, shared a video of military vehicles leaving an Iraqi camp, raising concerns about their destination.
The U.S. State Department expressed alarm over Iranian forces deploying militants against peaceful protests.
Iraqi militias, previously denying involvement in conflicts, now support the Iranian regime.

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Iraqi Shiite militias are reportedly involved in suppressing protests in Iran, according to multiple sources.
Abu Azrael, commander of the Imam Ali Brigades, shared a video of military vehicles leaving an Iraqi camp, raising concerns about their destination.
The U.S. State Department expressed alarm over Iranian forces deploying militants against peaceful protests.
Iraqi militias, previously denying involvement in conflicts, now support the Iranian regime.