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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.

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
Ammar al-Hakim, leader of the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq, speaks during a news conference with Iraqi Kurdish Region President Massoud Barzani (not seen) in Baghdad, Sept. 29, 2016. — REUTERS/Khalid al Mousily

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