US halts $637 million cash shipment bound for Iraq after militia strikes, sources say
The move is aimed at pressuring the Iraqi government over the actions of Iran-backed militias.
US halts $637 million cash shipment bound for Iraq after militia strikes, sources say
The move is aimed at pressuring the Iraqi government over the actions of Iran-backed militias. Grouped from 2 articles across 1 sources.
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US blocks Iraq’s dollar shipments to squeeze Iran-backed militias, WSJ reports
Baghdad is being pressed to dismantle Iranian-backed militias operating in the country.
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