US blocks Iraq’s dollar shipments to squeeze its Iran-backed militias
The Trump administration also suspended security cooperation with Baghdad in an escalating pressure campaign.
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US blocks Iraq’s dollar shipments to squeeze Iran-backed militias, WSJ reports
Baghdad is being pressed to dismantle Iranian-backed militias operating in the country. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...
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US blocks Iraq’s dollar shipments in bid to squeeze Iran-backed militias — WSJ
US President Donald Trump’s administration has halted US dollar shipments to Iraq and frozen security cooperation programs ...
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US blocks Iraq’s dollar shipments to squeeze Iran-backed militias
BENGALURU: US President Donald Trump’s administration has halted US dollar shipments to Iraq and frozen security cooperation programs with its military, as it presses Baghdad to dismantle ...