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Tom Barak returns to Baghdad to verify Al-Zaydi's pledges
The article discusses Tom Barrack, the U.S. envoy, visiting Baghdad after the American withdrawal. The purpose of the visit is to assess the Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi's government's commitment to its promises regarding arms control, anti-corruption efforts, and stopping attacks against Iraq—especially those attributed to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. Analyses suggest that the visit comes at a time when security and political issues remain complex, with armed groups still refusing to disarm, and regional escalation risks ongoing due to some factions' support for Iran and the Houthis. Experts believe that Washington is using this visit as a means to pressure Zaydi and to make progress on security and economic issues. It is expected that the outcomes will reflect the government's success in meeting its commitments and could influence a possible shift in U.S. strategy in Iraq if these are not met. Additionally, analyses indicate that the visit might be an attempt to demonstrate that U.S. influence remains substantial despite the military withdrawal. There is also internal debate within the U.S. administration between Barrack and the State Department over how to manage the relationship with Baghdad. Concerns are rising over the resurgence of ISIS activities, deteriorating security conditions, and the increasing risk of regional conflicts, highlighting the need to strengthen economic cooperation among Iraq, Syria, and Turkey.
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