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Iraq votes for new parliament amid U.S. pressure to counter Iran's influence

Iraqis are awaiting the preliminary results of Tuesday's election for a new parliament, as Washington watches closely and pressures Iraq's government to curb neighboring Iran's influence.

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Jane Arraf covers Egypt, Iraq, and other parts of the Middle East for NPR News.