new Iraqi PM Mohammed al-Sudani defends the US troop presence in Iraq, says Iraq can have good relations with USA & Iran at the same time, via WSJ

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Hopefully, there's no paywall. usually there is. he says Iraq still needs America. the last PM said the opposite. go figure!

WSJ News Exclusive | Iraqi Prime Minister Supports Indefinite U.S. Troop Presence

In an interview, Mohammed al-Sudani signaled a less confrontational posture toward Washington early in his term than his Iran-backed political allies have taken.

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