Iran's Influence in Iraq
Abstract
Iran is actively assisting the major Shiite Muslim political factions in Iraq, most of which have longstanding ideological, political, and religious sectarian ties to Tehran. A key U.S. concern is that Iran is purportedly arming the militias fielded by those factions - militias that are committing sectarian violence and, to some extent, attacking U.S. forces. Since December 2006, the Administration has tried to reverse Iranian influence in Iraq while also engaging Iran diplomatically on Iraq.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 09, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA471759
Entities
People
- Kenneth Katzman
Organizations
- Library of Congress