Iraq parliament approves cabinet with US-designated terrorist as deputy PM

Iraq's parliament approved most remaining cabinet posts, including Iran-backed militia figures, after five months of negotiations. Laith al Khazali, a US-designated terrorist, was approved as deputy prime minister, signaling deepened Iranian influence in Baghdad. This may strain US-Iraq relations and complicate regional security dynamics.

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