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u.s. and iran compete to shape new iraqi government but fall short

The Western official said it is likely that Iraq’s next prime minister will emerge from the political center, largely because of Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani. ... Fiery protests in Basra extinguish hope for Iraq’s pro-U. S. prime minister   . ..

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