Pesha Magid

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A protest over the killings of the Iranian commander Qassem Suleimani and the Iraqi paramilitary commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis

In Death Suleimani May Achieve His Life’s Dream: Preserving Iranian Power in Iraq

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January 7, 2020, 12:34 PM

Iraqi protesters clash with security forces at Baghdad's Khallani Square during ongoing anti-government demonstrations on Nov. 11.

Shades of Saddam

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November 11, 2019, 2:08 PM

Iraqi protesters hold a candlelight vigil for those killed during anti-government demonstrations in Karbala, south of Baghdad, on Nov. 1.

Enraged Iraqi Protesters Blame Iran for Killings

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November 1, 2019, 7:35 PM

Iraqi protesters speak to police

Angry Iraqis Demand New Government

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October 7, 2019, 4:45 PM

Members of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces carry the coffin of their comrade Kazem Mohsen, known by his nom de guerre Abu Ali al-Dabi, during his funeral procession in Najaf, Iraq, on Aug. 26.

How a Proxy War Could Blow Up Iraq—Again

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August 28, 2019, 5:01 PM

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