As I was sifting through the news today, a small article written by the New York Sun really caught my eye and I was amazed how short the article was — and even more shocked how little coverage it received!
Iran’s bellicosity comes as its closest Iraqi political ally, Moqtada al Sadr, appears to be capitulating to the Iraqi government’s demand that his Mahdi Army disarm and rejoin the political process as a social services organization. The Wall Street Journal reported last night that a recent brochure for Mr. Sadr’s organization says the Mahdi Army “is not allowed to use arms at all.” The brochure also says “The Mahdi Army will now be guided by Shiite spirituality instead of anti-American militancy.” - Source NY Sun
I’ve met believers that have worked within Iraq who’ve been kidnapped by groups under the control of al Sadr, and they’ve relayed to me how he controlled his militias using fear. When I read this, I’m pondering whether the fear in which al Sadr controls different factions is dwindling — and if it is, then the tide has truly turned in Iraq which can only be a good thing!
Until next time…
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