Hamas and the Houthis have established offices in Baghdad, signaling their growing ties with Iraq as Iran seeks to strengthen its regional influence by uniting allied groups.
Sat, Apr 19 2025
Hamas and the Houthis have established offices in Baghdad, signaling their growing ties with Iraq as Iran seeks to strengthen its regional influence by uniting allied groups.
In a discreet move, Iraq has quietly allowed Hamas and the Houthis, two Iranian-backed militant groups, to establish political offices in Baghdad, despite no public acknowledgment from officials. The locations are kept under wraps, with no signage and tight security at both sites. This development follows years of temporary visits by representatives from the groups and signals a more permanent foothold in Iraq as Tehran seeks to strengthen ties between its regional proxies, encouraging coordination and shared military expertise.
The presence of these groups highlights Iraq’s increasingly pivotal role in the covert conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States. For over two decades, since the fall of Saddam Hussein, Iraq has had to navigate a delicate balancing act between Iran, its powerful neighbour, and the U.S., which still maintains a military presence of around 2,500 troops in the country. The latest move marks a further shift in Iraq’s geopolitical alignment, as Tehran consolidates its regional influence.
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