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Shafaq News- Baghdad
An Iraqi lawmaker from the Sadiqoon bloc, the
political wing of US-sanctioned Asaib Ahl al-Haq, on Wednesday accused the
United States of pressuring Iraq by obstructing dollar transfers, warning the
move could disrupt salary payments for public employees and retirees.
Speaking to Shafaq News, MP Habib al-Halawi argued
that Washington has exerted “direct and indirect pressure” on successive Iraqi
governments since 2003 without achieving its objectives. He linked the alleged
measure to ongoing political negotiations, suggesting it is intended to
influence the Shiite Coordination Framework, the largest parliamentary bloc
with about 162 seats, of which Asaib Ahl al-Haq is a member, in selecting the
next prime minister.
Parliament, al-Halawi added, is preparing legislation
to safeguard sovereignty, with legal advisers drafting measures to counter
foreign interference.
Earlier today, the Wall Street Journal reported that
the United States blocked the transfer of roughly $500 million in Iraqi oil
revenues to Baghdad, pointing to US dissatisfaction over Iraq’s “slow progress”
in curbing Iran-aligned armed factions.
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