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Iraq pulls PMF bill, and Barrack cuts short Lebanon trip

Iraq pulls PMF bill, and Barrack cuts short Lebanon trip

Update: 2025-08-28
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Iraq has revoked a controversial draft law favouring the Popular Mobilisation Forces. US envoy Tom Barrack cuts his Lebanon trip short. Palestinian leaders criticise an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank.


On this episode of Trending Middle East:


Iraqi government gives in to US pressure and withdraws bill regulating PMF militias


US envoy Tom Barrack cuts short visit to south Lebanon after protests


Israel seizes money in raid on West Bank currency exchange


Israeli raid in Ramallah is part of attempt to destabilise West Bank, Palestinians say


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Iraq pulls PMF bill, and Barrack cuts short Lebanon trip

Iraq pulls PMF bill, and Barrack cuts short Lebanon trip

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