Washington urged Baghdad to eliminate its dependence on Iranian sources of energy as soon as possible
Trump administration ends Iraq's waiver to buy Iranian electricity
A State Department spokesperson says Washington will not allow Iran any degree of economic or financial relief.
Sunday 09/03/2025
Washington urged Baghdad to eliminate its dependence on Iranian sources of energy as soon as possible
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration has let a waiver allowing Iraq to pay Iran for electricity lapse, a State Department spokesperson said on Saturday, saying Washington will not allow Tehran any degree of economic or financial relief.
"The President's maximum pressure campaign is designed to end Iran's nuclear threat, curtail its ballistic missile program, and stop it from supporting terrorist groups," the spokesperson said.
"We urge the Iraqi government to eliminate its dependence on Iranian sources of energy as soon as possible."
The waiver expired on Saturday.