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US launches inquiry into Iraqi F-16 air base contract, amid claims of Iran-backed militia links


Issue 1188 - 18 Jun 2024 | 3 minute read

The US Air Force Office of Special Investigations is believed to have opened an inquiry into a planned support services contract at Martyr Brigadier General Ali Flaih Air Base, following allegations over kickbacks and claims of links between a local subcontractor and Iran-backed militias.

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