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People attend a gathering honoring Iran's former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on March 1, 2026, at Ashura Square in southern Beirut, Lebanon. 

The Iran war has thrown a wrench in Iraq's and Lebanon's political stalemates, likely further prolonging government formation and delaying elections.

Political Stalemates in Iraq and Lebanon Deepen Amid Regional Instability

Political Stalemates in Iraq and Lebanon Deepen Amid Regional Instability | RANE

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The U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran will likely further delay government formation in Iraq and lead to the postponement of elections in Lebanon, prolonging both countries' political stalemates. 

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Political Stalemates in Iraq and Lebanon Deepen Amid Regional Instability

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