US gives Iraqis an out on Iran sanctions
Although Iraq continues to accuse Washington of meddling in its internal affairs, both countries have made concessions on Iran sanctions.
As Iran sanctions went into effect today following President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the nuclear accord, Washington has agreed to grant Iraq a key exemption that would spare it from some of the most damaging effects.
Washington is allowing Baghdad to continue importing electricity from Iran, allowing Iraq to avoid further shortages that have helped fuel widespread protests throughout Basra in recent months.
