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Iran’s Soleimani Funeral in Iraq Highlights Tehran’s Reliance on Shia Militias

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First reported by Now 14 · 10 hours ago

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral procession in Iraq’s holy Shia cities highlighted Tehran’s reliance on Iraqi Shia militias, which serve as key proxies for attacks against Israel and the U.S. The event underscored the religious and political ties between Iran and Iraq, with militias playing a crucial role in Iran’s regional influence and regime survival.

01Khamenei’s funeral in Najaf and Karbala symbolized deep Iran-Iraq Shia ties and religious significance.
02Iraqi Shia militias, supported by Iran, act as proxies for attacks on Israel, the U.S., and Kuwait.
03These militias provide Iran strategic depth, regional influence, and help bypass sanctions.
04Iraq officially supported the funeral with government participation and public holidays.
05Dismantling these militias is seen as essential to weakening the Iranian regime.
06Militias have launched multiple missile and drone attacks on Israel in recent years.

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