August 2018
News Summary for Tuesday, September 6
On September 6, significant developments included an American delegation meeting with a Syrian security official, Iraq planning to send a delegation to negotiate U.S. sanctions…
Abadi: We Only Comply with the Ban on Dollar Transactions with Iran
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi clarified that Iraq will not use the dollar in transactions with Iran but does not intend to fully implement U.S.…
News Summary for Monday, August 13
The Iranian judiciary has instructed the Environmental Organization not to pursue the case of detained environmentalists, while public trust in the Islamic Republic is reportedly…
Iraqi Prime Minister's Visit to Iran Canceled
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi canceled his visit to Iran after Iranian officials expressed dissatisfaction with his compliance with U.S. sanctions. While he maintains that…
Sadeqi Criticizes Iraq's 'Compliance' with US Sanctions Against Iran
Mahmoud Sadeqi criticized Iraq's compliance with US sanctions against Iran, highlighting Iraq's debt to Iran for war damages. The situation is complicated by Iraq's electricity…
Abadi: Iraq Opposes US Sanctions Against Iran but Complies for Its Own Interests
Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi stated that while Iraq opposes US sanctions against Iran, it will comply with them to protect its national interests. This…