What relationship did al-Maliki nurture with Iran and Syria?
Trade agreements
Military alliances
Overthrowing Saddam
Cultural exchanges
Answer
Overthrowing Saddam Hussein brought both Iran and Syria closer to Iraq, as all three countries were ruled by Shia Muslims and shared a common enemy in the United States. This newfound alliance allowed Iraq to receive military and financial aid from its neighbors, as well as access to their intelligence networks.
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