Iraq's Hakim moves out of Iran's shadow
Ammar al-Hakim has left Iraq's Supreme Islamic Council and formed a new political party against Iran's wishes, indicating he is adopting an independent stance.
![MIDEAST-CRISIS/IRAQ Ammar al-Hakim, leader of the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq (ISCI), speaks during news conference with Iraqi Kurdish regional President Massoud Barzani in Baghdad, Iraq, September 29, 2016. REUTERS/Khalid al Mousily - RTSQ39J](/sites/default/files/styles/article_hero_medium/public/almpics/2017/08/RTSQ39J.jpg/RTSQ39J.jpg?h=a5ae579a&itok=S04srgB5)
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