Top U.S. general arrives in Iraq amid protests, questions over Iran's influence

The top U.S. general, Mark Milley, arrived in Iraq on Tuesday amid a spate of anti-government protests in the Middle East and questions about how they could impact Iranian influence in the region.Anti-government protests in Iraq erupted in early October and have grown into the largest demonstrations since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003.Lebanon has faced five weeks of anti-government protests, fueled by anger at corruption among the sectarian politicians.