Iraq protests shake up moves to form new gov’t
Rulers in US, Moscow, Tehran vie to protect interests
Vol. 82/No. 36 - October 1, 2018![Demonstrators Sept. 12 in Basra hold Iraqi flags and images of protesters killed at previous actions demanding water, electricity, jobs and an end to Iranian interference in the country.](https://themilitant.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Iraq_p01a-300x209.jpg)
Following widespread protests by working people and others against the Iraqi government’s failure to supply basic necessities and the impact of the Iranian rulers’ military intervention and assaults on Iraqi sovereignty, talks to establish a coalition government between U.S.-backed Prime…