Washington Warns Iran's Allies Including Iraq
The United States has taken measures to pressure Iraq as an economic partner of Iran by imposing sanctions on Iraqi banks and halting cash shipments worth $500 million, aiming to reduce financial dealings with Iran. Washington controls Iraqi oil revenues in U.S. dollars through the New York Reserve Bank, and Baghdad heavily relies on Washington's goodwill to ensure the continued flow of its revenues. Nonetheless, Iraq's relations with Iran remain intact, with a fuel oil smuggling network generating around a billion dollars annually, reflecting the delicate balance Iraq maintains between Washington and Tehran.
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