Are Iraqi Banks in Trouble? US Sanctions, Iran & a Brewing Financial Storm

Washington leans on Iraqi banks to choke Iran's dollar supply

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In this video, we dive into the escalating financial tensions between the United States, Iraq, and Iran — and how Iraq’s banking system has become the front line.

With over 34 of Iraq’s 44 private banks under US sanctions, Washington is tightening its grip to halt Iran’s access to international dollar markets — and Iraqi lenders are in the crosshairs. From alleged money laundering operations to militia financing and political pressure, this developing financial saga has wide-reaching implications for Iraq’s economy and sovereignty.

We break down:

• Why the US is cracking down on Iraqi banks

• The alleged daily flow of $300 million to Iran

• How private and state-owned Iraqi banks are involved

• The role of militias and political factions

• What’s next for Iraq’s financial system and dollar access

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