Iraq
Iraq’s legislative wranglings will persist
Intra-Shia rivalries are rising ahead of the October elections, and are manifesting in the debate over a militia law
IraqWashington will squeeze Tehran partly via Baghdad
Washington seeks to deprive Iran of foreign currency earnings by undercutting its power and energy links with Iraq
IraqIraqi Kurdish oil exports will help placate Washington
Reports suggest the US administration has threatened sanctions if Iraq does not resume Kurdish oil exports
IraqIraqi Shia rivalry will intensify ahead of elections
Reports suggest that Moqtada al-Sadr is planning an imminent return to politics
IraqIraq will struggle to manage US pressure on Iran
The United States is increasing pressure on the Iraqi government to stop illicit financial flows to Iran
IraqTensions will grow over suspended laws in Iraq
Sunnis have reacted against a ruling by the Federal Supreme Court, which is holding up the public amnesty law
IraqCrude from Iraq's Kurdish region is set for export
Iraq's parliament passed an amendment to the budget that enables the resumption of oil exports from the north
IraqIraq will become even more important to Iran
Iran appears to be weighing in on recent media reports suggesting pressure on Iraq to disband the PMF
IraqIraq faces multiple risks from post-Assad Syria
The Shia-led ruling bloc in Iraq is wary of the new authorities in Syria, which are headed by a former al-Qaida fighter
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