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US pledges to ‘starve’ Iraq of oil revenue if pro-Iran parties join new government

The Cradle | January 23, 2026 Washington has threatened to block Iraq's access to its own oil revenue held in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York if representatives of Shia armed parties enjoying sup...(+139 chars hidden)...[Upgrade subscription plan]

US pledges to ‘starve’ Iraq of oil revenue if pro-Iran parties join new government
US pledges to ‘starve’ Iraq of oil revenue if pro-Iran parties join new government
US pledges to ‘starve’ Iraq of oil revenue if pro-Iran parties join new government

The Cradle | January 23, 2026 Washington has threatened to block Iraq's access to its own oil revenue held in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York if representatives of Shia armed parties enjoying sup...(+139 chars hidden)...[Upgrade subscription plan]

Published: January 24, 2026

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