Os Estados Unidos suspendem a cooperação e financiamento de segurança com o Iraque, pressionando Bagdá a afastar-se do Irã

Golden Finance reports that on April 22nd, Iraq maintains close relations with Iran and the United States, often finding itself caught between the two. Now, as the two partner countries are embroiled in war, the Baghdad government is facing increasing pressure from the U.S. side. Washington has demanded that Iraq distance itself from Iran and restrict Iraqi militia groups linked to Iran, which have recently been behind attacks on U.S. interests in Iraq. Two Iraqi officials revealed on Monday that, to force Iraq to make a choice, the U.S. has suspended cooperation and funding with Iraq’s security agencies. The U.S. State Department declined to comment specifically on this move but stated that Washington has asked the Iraqi government to crack down on Iran-backed militia groups, including some associated with Baghdad officials. Deputy State Department spokesperson Pooch said in a statement: “The United States will not tolerate attacks on American interests and expects the Iraqi government to take immediate action to disband militia groups in Iraq allied with Iran.” (The New York Times)