Final warning and "immediate implementation".. Washington draws red lines for Baghdad: No more leniencylink to My FX Buddies Blog If you'd like to support My FX Buddies: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tishwashBetween Pressure and Balance: Iraq's Difficult ChoicesIn light of these developments, Iraq finds itself facing a difficult equation: fully adhering to American conditions may drag it into an internal crisis with some political forces allied with Iran, while ignoring these pressures may expose it to harsh sanctions that will affect its economy and security.Iraqi political analyst Ihsan Al-Shammari said in a press interview that "Al-Sudani faces a real test: either take bold decisions that sever Iraq's ties with regional issues that bother Washington, or face unprecedented economic and security pressures."