Analysts say pro-Iran groups use coercive power to maintain their standing and refuse to be excluded from any backstage negotiations on government formation.
Iraqi security forces clash with pro-Iran protesters
Hundreds of supporters of pro-Iran groups clashed with security forces in Iraq's capital on Friday, expressing their fury over last month's election result, AFP journalists and a security source said.
Pro-Iran groups welcome US declaration to end Iraq ops
Pro-Iran armed factions stand accused of carrying out around 50 rocket and drone attacks this year against US interests in Iraq.
