Iraq Freezes Funds, US Wonders If It Still Needs To Invade Them
Al-Monitor's relay from Reuters states Iraq will freeze funds for Iran-backed groups, including Lebanon's Hezbollah and Yemen's Houthis. This, they claim, 'will likely be welcomed by Washington,' which has long sought to 'reduce Iran's influence.' For context, remember 'Operation Iraqi Freedom' cost taxpayers over $2 trillion and left Iraq's sovereignty, shall we say, 'malleable.' It appears
Baghdad's decision-making process is now remarkably efficient when it aligns with US foreign policy objectives, especially regarding Iran. The US, which still maintains troops in Iraq, has a curious way of 'welcoming' decisions from sovereign nations—often through sanctions, economic pressure, or the occasional drone strike. How convenient that Iraq, after decades of 'liberation,' now makes
financial moves that perfectly mirror Washington's geopolitical playbook. It’s almost as if 'reducing Iran's influence' takes precedence over, say, rebuilding Iraq's infrastructure or providing basic services to its citizens. Where was this decisive leadership when the US was busy 'misplacing' billions in reconstruction funds?