Baghdad, Jan 29, 2026 (AFP) - Where does Iraq stand as US turns up heat on Iran?

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Faced with political deadlock, open American meddling and the threat of war across its borders, is Iraq being dragged back to darker times after achieving hard-won stability? After decades of conflict and chaos, Iraq has recently regained a sense of normalcy, yet its politics is haunted by the struggle to balance relations with its two main allies, Iran and the United States. Washington makes no secret of its will to interfere in Iraqi domestic d......

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Paris, France, Jan 29, 2026 (AFP) - EU terrorist designation of Iran Guards 'major strategic mistake': Iran FM

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Washington, United States, Jan 29, 2026 (AFP) - US Senate vote to avert government shutdown expected to fail

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Mexico City, Jan 29, 2026 (AFP) - Mexico's Sheinbaum reports 'cordial' call with Trump on trade, security

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Miami, Jan 29, 2026 (AFP) - Boxer Davis arrested over alleged assault of ex-partner

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Brussels, Belgium, Jan 29, 2026 (AFP) - EU chief says Iran terror label 'overdue' for 'regime that crushes protests in blood'

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Barcelona, Jan 29, 2026 (AFP) - Spain court rejects father's bid to stop daughter's euthanasia

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Jerusalem, Jan 29, 2026 (AFP) - Israel hails 'historic decision' as EU designates Iran Guards terrorist organisation

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