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Iraq votes for new parliament amid U.S. pressure to counter Iran's influence

By Jane Arraf

Published November 12, 2025 at 4:43 AM EST

Iraqis are awaiting the preliminary results of Tuesday's election for a new parliament, as Washington watches closely and pressures Iraq's government to curb neighboring Iran's influence.

Jane Arraf

Jane Arraf covers Egypt, Iraq, and other parts of the Middle East for NPR News.

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