Bangladesh, April 14 -- In a rare moment of bipartisan consensus, Republican Congressman Joe Wilson and Democrat Jimmy Panetta have introduced the Free Iraq from Iran Act, a piece of legislation that seeks to confront a festering threat to Iraqs sovereignty-one that has not only destabilized the country for decades but has also undermined US interests in the region. The act aims to end American aid to Iraq unless its government takes verifiable steps to disarm and dismantle Iran-backed militias operating within its borders. This move is not only justified-its long overdue.

Since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003, Iran has methodically exploited the power vacuum in Iraq to entrench its influence through a network of armed militias and po...