US Warnings to Suspend Financial Shipments if Arms Control Commitments Are Not Met

MN Iraq - Informed government sources revealed that Washington has issued a warning to halt dollar shipments to the country if scheduled commitments for arms control are not met. The sources explained that the US administration informed concerned authorities that failure to contain threats to international interests in the region would have severe consequences for bilateral relations, including restricting access to cash liquidity. Information indicated that Washington possesses strong economic pressure tools and has previously used the tactic of delaying financial shipments to influence decisions, presenting major challenges for decision-makers in the coming phase.