Air strikes have targeted the Iran-aligned Popular Mobilisation Forces in Baghdad as tensions escalate between the US and Iran. The US conducted these strikes following attacks on a US diplomat and a logistics center at Baghdad International Airport. Iraqi security officials reported drone attacks breaching air defenses, raising concerns about the balance of power among armed factions. Economic pressures intensify as Iraq faces disruptions in oil exports, crucial for its revenue, amid the ongoing conflict.
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