On May 14, Michael Pregent appeared on the Wall Street Journal Opinion: Foreign Edition podcast to discuss the recent Iraqi elections and the risk of Baghdad leaning towards Tehran.

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Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) from Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 3 (USVRON 3) operate remotely in San Diego Bay on May 15, 2024, ahead of the unit’s establishment ceremony. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. DuBois)