Is Washington Obligated to Financially Assist Iraq's Economy?
Amid growing fears of sanctions and economic pressure, Iraqi
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legal experts are pointing to a binding legal framework that could significantly limit Washington’s options.
Iraqi legal expert and political analyst Ali Al-Tamimi says the Strategic Framework Agreement signed in 2008 obligates the United States to provide economic and social assistance to Iraq — and legally constrains the imposition of sanctions.
According to Al-Tamimi, Articles 27 and 28 of the agreement commit Washington to supporting Iraq’s stability and development. The agreement is officially…
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