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Explainer-Who are Iraq's Iranian-backed armed groups?
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have targeted Iran-backed Shi'ite armed groups in Iraq, which they accuse of conducting drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities. These groups hold significant political and military influence in Iraq, stemming from Iran's growing presence in Iraqi affairs after the 2003 U.S.-led invasion that removed Saddam Hussein.
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