1 day ago · The decision to let Iraq's waiver lapse upon its expiration "ensures we do not allow Iran any degree of economic or financial relief," the spokesperson said, adding that Trump's campaign on Iran ...

23 hours ago · The United States has declined to renew a waiver that had allowed Iraq to buy electricity from Iran without running afoul of sanctions, the U.S. ... He said Iraq could lose about 8,000 megawatts of energy from power stations operating on Iranian gas and another 500 megawatts of electricity supplied directly by Iran.

1 day ago · Washington has declined to renew a sanctions waiver that allowed Iraq to buy electricity from neighbouring Iran, a spokesperson for the American embassy in Baghdad said on Sunday. Despite having immense oil and gas reserves, Iraq remains dependent on imports to meet its energy needs, and Iran supplies a third of the country's gas and electricity.The Baghdad government, which hopes to achieve ...

1 day ago · Washington has declined to renew a sanctions waiver that allowed Iraq to buy electricity from neighbouring Iran, a spokesperson for the American embassy in Baghdad said on Sunday. "On March 8, the ...

2 days ago · The spokesperson also said that Iraq is constructing a 1,000-megawatt solar project in Basra with France’s TotalEnergies, has agreements with Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power for a 1,000-megawatt ...

1 day ago · The US refused to renew a 120-day sanctions waiver for Iraq’s energy imports from Iran, raising the prospect of severe electricity shortages in coming months as demand increases with the rising temperatures.. The country, Opec’s second-largest oil producer, is not self-sufficient in gas or electricity and relies on Iran to make up part of the shortfall.

1 day ago · The United States has declined to renew a waiver that had allowed Iraq to buy electricity from Iran without running afoul of sanctions, a U.S. official said Sunday. ... He said Iraq could lose ...

1 day ago · The US didn’t renew a waiver that allowed Iraq to buy electricity from Iran as part of an attempt to pressure Tehran economically, Reuters reported.

1 day ago · Baghdad: Washington has declined to renew a sanctions waiver that allowed Iraq to buy electricity from neighbouring Iran, a spokesperson for the US embassy in Baghdad said Sunday. Despite its ...

1 day ago · The Trump administration on Saturday revoked a waiver that permitted Iraq to make payments to Iran for electricity, aligning with President Donald Trump's maximum pressure strategy against Tehran,...

21 hours ago · The United States has not renewed a waiver allowing Iraq to buy electricity from Iran without violating sanctions. This decision is part of President Trump's strategy to pressure Iran. The U.S. urges Iraq to become energy independent, but losing Iranian gas imports could severely impact Iraq's electricity supply.

1 day ago · Baghdad, Iraq: Washington has declined to renew a sanctions waiver that allowed Iraq to buy electricity and gas from neighbouring Iran, a spokesperson for the US embassy in Baghdad said Sunday.

1 day ago · The Trump administration rescinded a waiver on Saturday that had allowed Iraq to pay Iran for electricity, as part of President Donald Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran, a ...

1 day ago · The decision to let Iraq's waiver lapse upon its expiration "ensures we do not allow Iran any degree of economic or financial relief," the spokesperson said, adding that Trump's campaign on Iran aims "to end its nuclear threat, curtail its ballistic missile program and stop it from supporting terrorist groups."

Nov 14, 2023 · WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has extended by four months a sanctions waiver that will allow Iraq to continue to purchase electricity from Iran and gives Iran limited access to the proceeds to buy humanitarian goods.

Apr 12, 2024 · ERBIL — The United States has renewed a 120-day waiver, allowing Iraq to continue paying Iran for electricity imports while the country works to bolster its domestic energy generation capabilities.

Jul 18, 2023 · The United States on Tuesday moved to let Iraq pay Iran for electricity via non-Iraqi banks, a U.S. official said, a step Washington hopes may keep Tehran from forcing unpopular power cuts...

1 day ago · Washington has declined to renew a sanctions waiver that allowed Iraq to buy electricity from neighbouring Iran, a spokesperson for the American embassy in Baghdad said on Sunday.

The Trump administration's decision to end the waiver allowing Iraq to import Iranian electricity and gas has significant geopolitical and economic implications. The waiver, which was set to expire on March 7, 2025, has been a contentious issue, with the U.S. aiming to reduce Iran's influence over Iraq and push the country towards energy ...

Iraq gets renewed 120-day U.S. waiver for Iranian energy imports After years of failure to develop sufficient domestic energy supplies, Iraq still depends on unreliable imports from Iran that require special exemptions from U.S. sanctions.