イランとアメリカに挟まれたイラクが、危機に直面しています。

As military clashes between the United States and Iran intensify once again, drones and missiles are flying into neighboring Iraq, where attacks and retaliations are escalating. Why is Iraq being drawn into a conflict between major powers, even though it did not start the war itself? I will explain the background to this situation by examining Iraq’s relationship with the United States since the 2003 Iraq War, the political and security implications of Iran’s actions, and the experiences of the people of Anbar Province, who have endured a long war and the rule of the Islamic State. Kanta Hara is an independent Japanese journalist and documentary filmmaker reporting on conflict, poverty, human rights, and international cooperation across Africa and the Middle East. Through on-the-ground reporting and accessible analysis, he explores the historical, political, and social forces shaping people’s lives today.