BAGHDAD (Reuters) — The top U.S. general, Mark Milley, arrived in Iraq on Tuesday amid a spate of anti-government protests in the Middle East and questions about how they could impact Iranian influence in the region. Anti-government protests in Iraq erupted in early October and have grown into the largest demonstrations since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003. Lebanon has faced five weeks of anti-government protests, fueled by anger at corruption among the sectarian politicians. Some experts believe that protests in the region, including those in Iran itself, could give the United States an opportunity to reduce Tehran’s regional influence. BURDEN SHARINGMilley, who is in the Middle East for the first time since taking the chairman job in September, is meeting with allies in the region.

Source: Egypt Independent November 27, 2019 08:15 UTC