Iraq's Iranian-backed militias say it'll cease attacks once U.S. military withdraws

NPR | By Jane Arraf

Published October 5, 2026 at 1:45 AM MST

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Iraq's main Iranian-backed militias say they will stop attacks after the U.S. military's withdrawal from the country.

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