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Baghdad to Washington: Stop Punishing Us for Iran's Moves

Author
Tish Washington
Published
Sun 04 May 2025
Episode Link
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tish-washington8/episodes/Baghdad-to-Washington-Stop-Punishing-Us-for-Irans-Moves-e32bl5r

Baghdad to Washington: Stop Punishing Us for Iran's Moves

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In this episode, we break down Iraq’s high-stakes diplomatic mission to Washington as it scrambles to protect its financial sector from sweeping U.S. sanctions. With 69 banks potentially facing closure and the dollar pipeline at risk, Baghdad is urgently trying to convince the U.S. that Iraq is not Iran.

Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein's recent meetings with U.S. officials—including Secretary of State Marco Rubio—reveal a tense geopolitical balancing act. Can Iraq save its banking system, maintain U.S. support, and avoid being entangled in Washington's conflict with Tehran?

👉 Stay tuned as we dive deep into:

  • Why the U.S. may block 69 Iraqi banks

  • The expiration of Iraq’s fund protection order

  • Trump’s return and its impact on Middle East diplomacy

  • What this means for the future of U.S.-Iraq relations

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