UAE warns Iran-backed militias in Iraq threaten regional stability
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in the United Arab Emirates on June 23. During his visit he made an important statement about the role of Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. The statement was posted by the Department of State and other accounts that are linked to the US administration. By calling out Iraq he is sending an important message. The US wants Iraq to rein in the militias.
"You can't have the end of hostilities and conflict in the region as long as Iranian proxies are launching missiles and drones from Iraq and are participating in terrorism... It is an issue that will be gotten to at the appropriate time in these negotiations,” Rubio said. Kurdish media in the Kurdistan autonomous region of northern Iraq also noted the comments.
The US has been increasing pressure on the Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. Washington has used a combination of sanctions, terrorist designations, and rewards for information on militia leaders.
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