Iraq: Rafale deal prospects and PM Al-Sudani’s plan

Meanwhile, talks with the U.S. are ongoing concerning the withdrawal of its troops from Iraq.

The following note sheds light on the prospects of the Rafale deal in light of the plan of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia Al-Sudani vis-a-vis the relations with Washington.

The note also highlights Washington’s stance on arming the Iraqi Armed Forces, relayed by U.S. officials recently visiting Baghdad.