What will happen in Iraq if the United States attacks Iran?
BK: If the United States attacks Iran with more than 160,000 U.S. troops in Iraq, U.S. forces in Iraq are likely to experience increased levels of attacks, particularly from Shi’a militias that get backing and support from Iran. U.S. commanders currently estimate that three quarters of the attacks against U.S. troops in Baghdad are committed by Shi’a elements, and military action against Iran is likely to provoke a reaction from Shi’a militias in Iraq that receive support from Iran.