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Iraq navigates US investment amid Iran and China pressures

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Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi recently visited Washington, securing numerous agreements with American energy companies totaling up to $100 billion in potential investment. This move aims to reshape Iraq's oil sector and bolster its stability through increased U.S. commercial presence, which could serve as a form of protection. However, Iraq faces a complex geopolitical balancing act, needing to manage its deepening ties with Iran and China alongside its renewed engagement with the United States. AI

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Ken Silverstein, Senior Contributor ·

    Washington Wants Iraq, But Tehran And Beijing Won't Let Go

    Iraq signed $100 billion in U.S. energy deals with Chevron and ExxonMobil. But Washington is forcing Baghdad to balance ties with Iran and China.

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