U.S. Resumes Dollar Transfers to Iraq After Monthslong Suspension

The Trump administration has resumed dollar air shipments to Iraq following a monthslong suspension. The U.S. had previously halted these transfers to pressure the Baghdad government into distancing itself from Iran. This resumption underscores the strategic application of economic leverage by the U.S., which significantly impacts the financial stability of Iraq and influences broader regional geopolitical dynamics. The move follows a brief period of tension regarding Iraq's relationship with Iran.