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- The United States warned Iraq about Iran-backed militias and threatened to suspend engagement with the government if Iranian-linked parliament members were included, said U.S. Charge d’Affaires Joshua Harris.
- Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani has sought to strengthen U.S.-Iraq relations, especially in combating terrorism and promoting development.
- Despite Iraq gaining some financial control since the U.S. occupation, Washington retains leverage through oil revenue while pursuing Iraqi sovereignty against Iranian influence.
