Qais Khazali
Qais Khazali is a prominent Iraqi political and military figure, known as the leader of the Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq militia, which is part of the Popular Mobilization Forces in Iraq. He gained recognition for his role in fighting against ISIS and has been involved in Iraqi politics, particularly through his participation in elections. Khazali's influence extends within the Shia political landscape, and he has been a vocal supporter of the Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. Recently, he has been in the news due to discussions surrounding the upcoming Iraqi elections and the potential impact of U.S. policies under former President Donald Trump on the political dynamics of armed groups in the region.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq | 1 | 3.00 | 0.18% | +10% | 40,222,493 | 80,299 | $170,000 | 339$ |
| Totals | 1 | 40,222,493 | 80,299 | $170,000 | 339$ |
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Recent Mentions
Iraq:
Qais Khazali is classified as a terrorist by Washington and is mentioned as closely allied with Iran.
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Iraq:
Qais Khazali leads the Sadqoun bloc, which is also against Al-Sudani's second term.
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Iran:
Qais Khazali is another Shia leader in Iraq who was involved in discussions with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani.
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Iraq:
Qais Khazali was absent from the meeting about the Arab summit.
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Iraq:
Qais Khazali, leader of the Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq bloc, has repeatedly called for Faleh Al-Fayyad to step down from his position.
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Iraq:
Qais Khazali increased his seats in the 2021 elections.
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