Coordination Framework rejects US criticism of PMF law

“The US State Department’s opposition to the PMF law is unacceptable,” said one lawmaker. “It’s a blatant interference in Iraq’s internal matters, and we are going ahead with passing the law in the next sessions of parliament.”

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US ends ‘ordered departure’ of personnel from Erbil, Baghdad

On June 11, two days before the Israel-Iran war began, the US Department of State told The New Region that they had decided to reduce their mission in Iraq in line with Washington’s commitment to keep its personnel safe.

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US says will not accept ‘an indefinite delay’ in resuming Kurdish oil exports

“The pipeline’s closure has done nothing but stifle Iraq’s economic development and undermines American business and help increase Iran’s influence. This issue needs to be resolved, and soon,” said the US State Department spokesperson

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US keeps Iraq travel advisory code red amid regional tensions

“Do not travel to Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, civil unrest, and the US government’s limited ability to provide emergency services to US citizens in Iraq. Do not travel to Iraq for any reason," reads the US State Department's Iraq travel advisory.

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US says reducing mission in Iraq

The US State Department told The New Region that it had opted to reduce its mission in Iraq in the interest of the safety of its personnel based on its latest analysis of the regional situation, coming amid recent Iranian threats against US interests in the Middle East.

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US reiterates support for KRG energy deals

International news outlets have in recent days reported that the Iraqi federal government’s oil ministry has filed a lawsuit against the KRG over the recent agreements, calling for their cancelation.

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PM Barzani, Secretary Rubio meet in Washington

Since arriving in Washington on Saturday, Barzani has met with numerous high-profile US officials

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US State Dept says ‘pleased’ with KRG agreement with US firms

Both Kurdish and American officials have hailed the energy agreements as being significant in fostering enhanced bilateral relations between Washington and Erbil.

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Iraqi FM, US State Secretary discuss enhancing political, security, economic ties

Hussein confirmed to Rubio that Iraq has started importing electricity from other countries, after the US declined to renew a sanctions waiver allowing Iraq to buy electricity from Iran in March

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