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Iran's Iraq Clan Scheme
The visit of around 300 Iraqi tribal sheikhs and dignitaries to the Iranian city of Mashhad, where they received an official welcome, sparked controversy in Baghdad amid accusations that Tehran is seeking to expand its influence through the tribes following a decline in the role of armed factions. Sheikh Ibrahim Mutashar, who declined an invitation from the Iranian embassy, said tribal sheikhs should not be drawn into political and military rivalries. He questioned why government officials had been excluded, as well as the timing and ceremonies surrounding the visit. Mutashar also linked his position to what he described as Iran’s failure to treat Iraq fairly over the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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