USA Warns Iraq Over Oil Revenue Matters

The United States may restrict Iraq's access to oil revenue if Nouri al-Maliki is appointed Prime Minister. This was reported by Bloomberg.

According to the source, Washington is concerned that Nouri al-Maliki has extensive ties with Iran, which could influence Iraq's foreign and regional policies. U.S. authorities believe such an appointment could jeopardize the stability of Iraq's financial system and its relationships with international partners.

Bloomberg reports that potential restrictions could particularly relate to the mechanisms through which Iraq receives and manages oil revenues via international financial platforms. The U.S. has previously used such leverage to defend its political positions in the region.

It is noted that the official Baghdad has not yet commented on these signals from the American side, while the possibility of Nouri al-Maliki's return to the Prime Minister's office continues to be a hot topic of discussion within the country.