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Iraq imposes sanctions on Hezbollah-linked entities to align with US designations
Long War JournalHI·IQ · LB · US·2 days ago
The Iraqi government and US authorities have reached an agreement to rehabilitate seven Iraqi banks previously restricted from dollar transactions. This move aims to stabilize the Iraqi banking sector and facilitate foreign investment, though the specific conditions for the rehabilitation remain undisclosed.
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Direct hostilities between Iran and the United States have significantly escalated following confirmed US military fatalities in Jordan and sustained US strikes against Iranian infrastructure. Iran's Supreme Leader has issued direct threats of retaliation, indicating a high probability of further kinetic engagements. The extent of Iranian-attributed attacks and US operational impact remains partially unverified.