"The United States supports Iraqi sovereignty, and the sovereignty of every country in the region. That leaves absolutely no role for Iran-backed militias that pursue malign interests, cause sectarian division, and spread terrorism across the region," a U.S. State Department spokesperson told Reuters, in response to a request for comment.

But the US has long had concerns that the cash acts as a source of illicit dollars for corrupt politicians, militias and Tehran. In 2015, it temporarily halted the supply of dollars to Baghdad over concerns the cash was flowing to Tehran and Isis coffers.

The United States has reaffirmed its support for Iraq’s decision to imprison suspected Islamic State terrorists in secure facilities within the nation, citing Baghdad’s leadership during a […]

Iraq has long maintained delicate relations with both the United States and Iran, its two closest allies. Since taking office a year ago, Trump has implemented policies aimed at weakening the Iranian government, including through its neighbor Iraq.

Iraq’s caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has stepped aside to clear the way for former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, according to two Iraqi officials.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani urged authorities on Thursday to address all requirements of the Baghdad Metro project.

This logistical operation, requested by Baghdad, has sparked human rights concerns as the detainees will now face prosecution under Iraqi law

Despite resuming limited exports via the ITP and transferring oil and non-oil revenues to Baghdad, the KRG says promised payments and investment funding have not materialized, eroding trust and leverage.