Iran may be providing various types of surface-to-surface missiles to militias in Iraq, according to a new report by The Times. The report suggests that Iran is increasing its presence in the region by supplying weapons to powerful Shia militias in Iraq, contradicting a previous report that suggested the militias might be willing to disarm. The types of missiles being transferred include the Quds 351 cruise and Jamal 69 ballistic missiles, which have shorter ranges compared to the new surface-to-surface missiles. This development highlights the high stakes game being played by Iran and its militias in Iraq, as they continue to message and maintain their power while engaging in talks with the US.
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