Iraq slams new US sanctions, says measures ’harmful’ to economy

Iraq slams new US sanctions, says measures ’harmful’ to economy

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani's government has condemned recent US sanctions on Iraqi individuals, banks, and companies accused by the US of ties to Iran-backed groups, calling the measures unilateral and damaging to Iraq’s financial system. Government spokesman Sabah Al-Nueman said Baghdad rejects foreign sanctions that harm Iraq's economy and banking sector, arguing such actions undermine trust in the financial system and complicate …

Iraq criticises US sanctions on firm, militias over ties to Iran

Baghdad (AFP) Oct 11, 2025 Iraq on Saturday criticised US sanctions on a company, individuals and armed groups Washington has said have ties with Iran-backed militias, calling the move "deeply regrettable". The US government on Thursday announced sanctions on the Al-Muhandis company, a firm with links to the Hashed al-Shaabi or the Popular Mobilisation Force (PMF), armed groups trained by Iran during the war against t