Iraq’s Sadr says 'exclude' armed groups from next government as pressure builds

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Iraq's cleric Moqtada al-Sadr has urged the formation of a new government that excludes Iranian-backed groups. This comes as the Prime Minister-designate faces significant political turmoil and pressure from the US to limit such influences.

The cleric's call comes as Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi tries to form a government amid political divisions and US demands to curb the influence of Iran-backed actors.