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

Iraq’s new leadership met Trump in Washington and advanced dozens of energy and investment deals with U.S. companies.

Baghdad is trying to deepen ties with the United States without disrupting its reliance on Iranian electricity and gas or Chinese involvement in oil.

The outcome could shape Iraq’s energy supply, oil development, and geopolitical alignment, while also affecting U.S. leverage over Iran and China’s role in Iraq.