Iran-backed groups threaten Iraq's energy goals
A report by Al-Monitor highlights the challenges facing the Iraqi government in curbing the influence of Iran-backed militias in Al-Anbar Province, the largest province in terms of area and home to the world's largest phosphate reserves. Despite nearly nine years having passed since ISIS was expelled, armed factions—including those affiliated with the Popular Mobilization Units—still hold onto their weapons and control key areas, especially in southern Al-Qaim, where gas fields and phosphate mines are located. They continue to seize land, amid concerns about the spread of drug trafficking. The residents remain fearful of these militias, which refuse to hand over their weapons to the government. This situation affects regional stability and hampers the potential to rely on the area's rich energy resources.
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