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.

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