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Mike
@Doranimated
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Very big developments may be afoot in Iraq. The indispensable Abu Ali reports on a series of 9 unusual and worrying events that have taken place in the last 24 hours -- which, when the dots are connected, paint a worrisome picture. They are:
Mike
@Doranimated
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6h
1. An attempt to assassinate the son of the political spokesman of Muqtada al-Sadr, who heads Iraq’s largest Shiite political force.
Mike
@Doranimated
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2. Reports that Muqtada al-Sadr, who has provided staunch support to the anti-Iranian protesters, intends to close all his institutions for a period of one year.
Mike
@Doranimated
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3. A Twitter account identified as the unofficial spokesperson for Muqtada al-Sadr posted a tweet saying, "Goodbye," and its profile picture switched to: "Closed."
Mike
@Doranimated
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4. Qassem Soleimani, the head of the Qods Force of the IRGC, and the nefarious figure who controls Iran’s militias in the Arab world, reportedly returned to Baghdad last night.
Mike
@Doranimated
5. Convoys of tanks and armored vehicles entered Iraq from Iran today through the Zarbatiya crossing.
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