After Iraqi Election, a Shiite Leader Emerges as an Unlikely U.S. Ally

After Iraqi Election, a Shiite Leader Emerges as an Unlikely U.S. Ally

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The U.S. once threatened to kill Muqtada al-Sadr as his militia battled occupying forces. Now, the powerful cleric is helping Washington by keeping Iran at bay.

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