The U.S. government’s long-lasting occupation of Iraq led to “many killings, disintegrating the country, and opening old, previous wounds,” according to former Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi. This week on Intercepted, reporter Murtaza Hussain is joined by Abadi, who led Iraq from 2014 to 2018. During that time he waged war against the Islamic State and eventually retook control of the country from the group. Abadi discusses his role as prime minister, his fight against ISIS, the U.S. government’s lasting legacy in Iraq, and Iranian influence in the country. Abadi has a new book out titled “Impossible Victory: How Iraq Defeated ISIS.”
Transcript coming soon.
This content originally appeared on The Intercept and was authored by Intercepted.
Intercepted | Radio Free (2022-08-24T10:01:54+00:00) The U.S. Legacy in Iraq and the Fight Against ISIS. Retrieved from https://www.radiofree.org/2022/08/24/the-u-s-legacy-in-iraq-and-the-fight-against-isis/
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