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US Resumes Dollar Shipments to Iraq, Demands Cuts to Iranian Influence

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First reported by Maariv · Jul 8, 2026

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The US has resumed dollar shipments to Iraq after a four-month halt, demanding Iraq limit Iranian-backed militias' access to funds. Despite Baghdad's compliance, Iran continues to exert influence through militia leaders and visits by senior Iranian officials. The move reflects Washington's effort to reduce Tehran's sway in Iraq amid ongoing regional tensions.

01US resumes dollar shipments to Iraq after a four-month suspension amid US-Iran conflict.
02Iraq agreed to restrict Iranian militias' access to US dollars via currency exchanges and payrolls.
03US Treasury sanctioned Iraqi banks linked to militias for illicit dollar transactions.
04Iraq depends heavily on cash dollars supplied by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
05Iran’s Quds Force commander met with Iraqi militia leaders, signaling ongoing influence.
06The US uses financial leverage to pressure Iraq to reduce ties with Iran, but Tehran remains active.

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