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Iran's Quds Force Commander Visits Iraq Amid Political Deadlock

4/20/2026

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Esmail Qaani, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force commander, visited Baghdad to discuss Iraq's political deadlock and the regional impact of the ongoing Middle East war.
The visit marked his first abroad trip since a US-Iran ceasefire began on April 8.
Qaani aimed to coordinate positions among Iran's allies in Iraq and address security concerns.
The Coordination Framework is expected to select a new candidate soon.

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Esmail Qaani, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force commander, visited Baghdad to discuss Iraq's political deadlock and the regional impact of the ongoing Middle East war.
The visit marked his first abroad trip since a US-Iran ceasefire began on April 8.
Qaani aimed to coordinate positions among Iran's allies in Iraq and address security concerns.
The Coordination Framework is expected to select a new candidate soon.