Iran gives its field commanders more power over militias in Iraq

Iran has granted its commanders more autonomy over militias in Iraq, allowing some to act without Tehran’s approval. Three militia members and two other officials described the shift to The Associated Press, on condition of anonymity to speak freely about sen…

BAGHDAD (AP) Iran has granted its commanders greater autonomy over militias in Iraq, allowing some groups to carry out operations without Tehrans approval, a shift driven by the pressures of the war,…

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