America Left Iraq. 238,000 Iran-Backed Fighters Stayed, Iraq Pays Their Salaries|Akram Naeem Bharoka

America left Iraq, but the U.S. withdrawal did not end the presence of powerful armed groups in the country. This video examines the reported 238,000-member Iraqi security and paramilitary structure, including Iran-aligned factions, and the Iraqi state’s role in funding their salaries. Akram Naeem Bharoka explores how Iraq’s security architecture changed after the U.S. military withdrawal, the influence of Iran-backed groups within Iraq, and why Baghdad continues to spend billions on personnel connected to its security and paramilitary institutions. The video also looks at the broader U.S.–Iran power struggle in Iraq, the role of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF/Hashd al-Shaabi), Iraq’s sovereignty, and the continuing strategic competition between Washington and Tehran in the Middle East. Topics covered: • U.S. withdrawal from Iraq and its aftermath • Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq • Iraq’s security and paramilitary forces • Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) / Hashd al-Shaabi • Government salaries and state funding • Iran’s influence in Iraq • U.S.–Iran rivalry and Iraq’s strategic position • The future of Iraq’s security architecture Watch the full analysis to understand what remained in Iraq after America left—and how the balance of power evolved. #Iraq #Iran #USA #IranBackedGroups #IraqNews #USWithdrawal #MiddleEast #PMF #HashdAlShaabi #IranInfluence #USIran #IraqPolitics #AkramNaeemBharoka Check Out Our Other Videos: 1:    • Punjabi Philosopher Baba Bulleh Shah Kaun ...   2:    • Boorhi Maa Ki Adhi Roti Bhi Bardasht Nahin...   3:    • History Of Jamalo Sheedi - Lansdowne Bridg...   Vlog Central Team: Ejaz Virk — Director of Production Umair Qadeer — Digital Creator Abdurrab Afzal — NLE Dil Nasheen — NLE Zeeshan Khalid — NLE Tauqeer Abbas — Cameraman Asim Malik — Cameraman Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook:   / vlogcentralpk   Instagram:   / vlogcentralpk   TikTok:   / vlogcentralpk   Twitter: https://x.com/VlogCentralPk Get In Touch: Contact us at vlogcentralpk@gmail.com Check out our channel here:    / @vlogcentraltv   Don't forget to subscribe!