Iran's Influence in Iraq

Abstract

Iran's influence over the post-Saddam government in Iraq is substantial because the dominant parties in Iraq have long-standing ties to Tehran. A key U.S. concern is that Iran, seeking to ensure the political prospects of its proteges, supports Shiite militias that are committing much of the sectarian violence. Since December 2006, the Administration has stepped up efforts to reverse Iranian influence in Iraq, while also conducting limited engagement with Iran on Iraq. This report will be updated. See CRS Report RL32048, Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses, by Kenneth Katzman.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 03, 2007
Accession Number
ADA472400

Entities

People

  • Kenneth Katzman

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Counter IED
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Explosives
  • Governments
  • Iran Iraq War
  • Iraqi-War
  • Military Operations
  • Rocket Propelled Grenades
  • Sectarian Violence
  • Security
  • Terrorists
  • Therapy
  • Training
  • United States
  • United States Central Command
  • Weapons
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

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  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation and International Security
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.