Washington Imposes Conditions on Baghdad in Exchange for Resuming Dollar Shipments

Washington — Baghdad

Press reports published by The Wall Street Journal have revealed details of a new agreement between the US administration and the Iraqi government, under which Washington will resume cash dollar shipments to Baghdad after a four-month suspension.

Key Points of the US-Iraqi Understandings:

▪️ Baghdad has committed to implementing strict regulatory measures to prevent US dollars from reaching Iranian-backed armed factions. This will be achieved through rigorous monitoring of exchange companies and cutting off financing routes previously used to pay the salaries of these groups' members.

▪️ This resumption comes after Iraq agreed to a series of US demands aimed at curbing Iranian influence within the state apparatus.

▪️ The US demands were not limited to the financial aspect, but extended to sensitive political and security files, most notably:

• Significantly reducing Iranian influence.

• Excluding armed factions from participating in the government.

• Working toward disarming these factions and placing them completely under state authority.

"The state of economic guardianship imposed by Washington under the pretext of financial pressure must be brought to an end."

Trump:

"This is in response to Iran bombing the ships yesterday. If it happens again, the response will be much worse!"

An end must be put to the policy of intimidation and arrogance practiced by this criminal.