Sudani in Washington: Iraq’s Strategic Balancing Act
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is preparing for a
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high-stakes visit to Washington — just days before the U.S. elections. 🇮🇶🇺🇸
After months of tense silence, a phone call between Sudani and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reopened diplomatic channels. The conversation focused on oil exports, U.S. business deals, and the long-standing issue of armed factions inside Iraq.
Sudani’s trip could signal a political breakthrough — or a delicate gamble. The U.S. demands disarmament of Iran-backed militias, while Baghdad seeks to protect its sovereignty and…
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