Iran-backed Shiite military groups are exerting pressure on the Iraqi government and the Parliament to make a more decisive decision regarding the withdrawal of U.S. forces.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia Al-Sudani emphasized to the Shiite leaders he met the potential risks to the Iraqi situation if the U.S. forces were to withdraw under armed pressure.
These risks include sanctions Washington intends to implement on Baghdad.
The following note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- The sanctions the U.S. is threatening Iraq with
- The U.S. plan concerning its military presence in Iraq
- A request from PM Al-Sudani to the Shiite leaders
