Iraq, France and Rafale deal update

31 January 2023

IntelligenceNote

Summary

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia Al-Sudani met with French President Emmanuel Macron last Thursday

(26/1/2023) during an official visit to France.

Both leaders are said to have discussed several strategic armament deals, including notably that of Dassault Rafale fighter jet.

What about this file?

How was President Macron’s position?

How did PM Al-Sudani react?

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