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US warns Baghdad against violating Iran air ban; Iraq seeks exception

A senior Iraqi source reports a direct US warning against violating the air ban on Iran, with Iraq requesting an exception. The warning signals heightened US pressure on Iraq to enforce sanctions, while Iraq's request indicates potential friction in bilateral ties. The outcome remains uncertain as Baghdad weighs compliance against domestic and regional interests.

Asharq Al-Awsat1 day agoUS, IQ, IRCredibility 47%View source

Score Breakdown

Mosaic Score7.2

Model confidence0.3

Significance0.8

Source credibility0.5

Intelligence Tags

#air-ban #sanctions #iraq #iran #us-warning

Locations

Baghdad

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Source

Part of 2 situations

activeGeopolitics23h ago

Iraq Seeks US Exemption from Iran Aviation Sanctions Amidst US Pressure

The US has warned Iraq against violating impending sanctions on Iranian airlines, with potential secondary penalties for Iraqi entities. Iraq is actively seeking an exemption from these sanctions, citing humanitarian needs and the desire to de-escalate regional tensions. The outcome of these negotiations remains uncertain, indicating potential friction in US-Iraq relations.

↑ escalating·5 signals·US, IR, IQScore 6.3

activeGeopoliticsConflict13h ago