U.S. Ends Iraq's Waiver to Import Iranian Electricity

The decision aligns with Trump's renewed 'maximum pressure' campaign targeting Iran's nuclear and economic activities.

The United States has declined to renew Iraq's sanctions waiver, which previously allowed the country to import electricity from Iran.
This move is part of President Trump's reinstated 'maximum pressure' strategy aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions and regional influence.
Iraq, heavily reliant on Iranian energy imports, has been urged by the U.S. to reduce its dependence on Iran and diversify its energy sources.
Iraq has prepared contingency plans, including increasing domestic natural gas production, importing electricity from neighboring countries, and recovering flared gas.
The U.S. emphasized that Iranian electricity imports contribute minimally to Iraq's power supply, which continues to face chronic shortages due to decades of infrastructure challenges.