Iran said to have developed Shi’ite proxy force in Iraq for deployment elsewhere

Iran said to have developed Shi’ite proxy force in Iraq for deployment elsewhere

by WorldTribune Staff, November 22, 2016 Iran has in place thousands of loyal Shi’ite militiamen in Iraq that could be used as a permanent force in the region, deploying to hot spots in Syria, Yemen and elsewhere, analysts say. There are some 80,000 fighters under Iran’s direction in the Hizbullah Brigades, Badr Organization and other […]