Al-Monitor
MiddleEast · 7 mins ago
Analysis-Iraq may show how U.S. can squeeze Iran's trade partners
By Michael Georgy
DUBAI, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Iraq could serve as an example of how the United States could carry out its threat to force countries that continue trading with Iran out of the dollar-based financial system.
Washington has already sanctioned a host of Iraqi banks accused of doing business with Tehran, though it has avoided measures that would devastate the economy of the strategic ally of both countries.
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