Will Iraq reemerge as battleground between the US, Iran?
Iraq is primed to emerge as an area of mutual Iranian and American influence, although Tehran does not appear keen to initiate a direct confrontation.
![IRAQ/ A U.S. soldier (2nd R) watches Iraqi soldiers firing at targets during a training course at a military base close to the Iranian border December 21, 2010. The U.S. army trained about 300 Iraqi soldiers on assault techniques and shooting at targets on Tuesday. Picture taken December 21, 2010. REUTERS/Mohammed Ameen (IRAQ - Tags: CONFLICT MILITARY) - GM1E6CM1RX001](/sites/default/files/styles/article_hero_medium/public/almpics/2019/04/RTXVYD91.jpg/RTXVYD91.jpg?h=a5ae579a&itok=8juJKcka)
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