Iraq

Iraq: U.S. Easing Financial Restrictions, What's Next?

20 August 2026

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Summary

Washington is gradually reopening Iraq’s financial channels, including renewed access for seven

previously restricted banks and the resumption of physical-dollar shipments.

Unlock the full note to examine the conditions attached to the seven banks’ return, the Central Bank of Iraq’s (CBI) role, the outlook for further dollar shipments, and the implications for Iraq’s banking and foreign-exchange system.

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