Passing PMF bill could have ‘negative repercussions’ for Iraq, says US

"According to the US government's interpretation, this bill will further entrench Iranian malign influence," said the State Department spokesperson.

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US imposes new sanctions on Iran; Tehran condemns

The Iranian foreign ministry described the sanctions as "illegal" and a violation of human rights.

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US offers condolences to families of victims of PMF attack in Baghdad

The embassy urged the Iraqi government to bring the perpetrators to justice

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EXCLUSIVE | US letter to Iraqi PM on PMF bill threatens ending security assistance

The US has issued a stark ultimatum to Iraq, warning that passing a controversial bill to formalize Iran-aligned PMF could trigger sanctions, end security assistance, and drastically reshape US-Iraq relations

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Kurdistan Region takes center stage in Rubio, Sudani call

“The Secretary noted the importance of paying Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR) salaries consistently and resuming oil exports via the Iraq-Türkiye Pipeline,” read the statement.

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Iraq's Coordination Framework to push PMF bills despite US objections

Iraq’s Coordination Framework says it will move forward with two bills related to the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), rejecting US concerns

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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 Embassy urges Baghdad, Erbil to resolve salary issues

The Kurdistan Region’s ruling Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) on Saturday said they were granting Baghdad one last chance to solve the issues, citing a promise by the federal government to address the problem.

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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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