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Biden Bombs Iran-Backed Militias

The Warcast
June 28, 2021

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Episode Notes:

On Sunday, the United States launched airstrikes against facilities used by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria. The groups are responsible for recent drone strikes against U.S. personnel in Iraq.

 

Aaron Stein — the director of research at the Foreign Policy Research Institute — joins the Warcast to discuss the latest from the Middle East.

 

[ 00:41 ] What do we know about these air strikes against Iranian-backed militias?

[ 01:41 ] Can you tell us a little about the drones that the militias have used against U.S. interests?

[ 03:57 ] What do these strikes reveal about how the Biden administration operates and its intentions in the Middle East?

[ 04:50 ] Will the airstrikes impact nuclear diplomacy with Iran?