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Israel Online · Oct 16, 2026

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Iraq Reportedly Appoints US-Sanctioned Pro-Iranian Militia Figure as Deputy Prime Minister Iraq's parliament has reportedly appointed Laith al-Khazali as deputy prime minister, according to Israeli journalist Assaf Rosenzweig. Al-Khazali is a senior figure associated with Asaib Ahl al-Haq, an Iran-backed Iraqi militia. His brother, Qais al-Khazali, leads the organization. Both brothers have been sanctioned by the United States. The reported appointment raises questions about the growing political influence of Iran-aligned armed groups within Iraq's government.

*Iraq Reportedly Appoints US-Sanctioned Pro-Iranian Militia Figure as Deputy Prime Minister* Iraq's parliament has reportedly appointed Laith al-Khazali as deputy prime minister, according to Israeli journalist Assaf Rosenzweig. Al-Khazali is a senior figure associated with Asaib Ahl al-Haq, an Iran-backed Iraqi militia. His brother, Qais al-Khazali, leads the organization. Both brothers have been sanctioned by the United States. The reported appointment raises questions about the growing political influence of Iran-aligned armed groups within Iraq's government.

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