Iraq's options after Mecca agreement amid US-Iran tensions

Reports indicate that the Makkah Cooperative Defense Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan will pose a difficult dilemma for Iraq, as it will impact regional balances and increase the likelihood of escalating tensions. Although Baghdad has declared a stance of neutrality, the presence of American forces and armed factions within Iraq complicates this position, with the possibility that factional groups might target American forces in response to escalation against Iran. Experts have pointed out that a complete withdrawal of American troops would reduce Iraq's options, given the pressure from Washington and Tehran, placing Iraq in a sensitive position that is heavily influenced by regional and international developments.

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