Iran War Escalation Exposes Iraq's Fragile Governance and Conflict Risks

Iraq's structural weaknesses, including its inability to control armed groups and dependence on vulnerable oil infrastructure, have been exposed by the escalating Iran war. This deterioration heightens the risk of Iraq sliding back into internal conflict, as noted by experts like Zaid Al-Ali. Moving forward, Iraq's political stability will depend on resolving governance disputes and managing competing US-Iran influences amid regional tensions.