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Influential Iraqi Shia leader blames Iraqi militias for deaths in US-Saudi strikes
Influential Iraqi Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr blames Iraqi militias and Baghdad's failure to control weapons for deaths in US-Saudi strikes. He criticizes militia leaders for pursuing personal interests and demands an end to their actions, while being a prominent critic of Tehran’s influence.
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