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Claim Text: Washington controls the physical shipment of dollars Iraq earns through Iraq’s U.S.-based bank account for oil payments.
Simplified Text: Washington controls the physical shipment of dollars Iraq earns through Iraq's U.S.-based bank account for oil payments.
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Subject Tags: Politics Economics United States Iraq
UUID: 34a953b7-0c04-4029-91db-6568691a0c70
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 4:05 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 4:05 PM (2 weeks ago)

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After Two Decades, U.S. Forces Leave Iraq to an Uncertain Future

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/30/world/middleeast/iraq-us-forces.html

U.S. forces formally withdrew from Iraq, ending a two-decade military presence that leaves behind a battered nation struggling between Washington and Tehran. While some Iraqis celebrate, others fear the future amid regional turmoil and the challenge of reining in militias.

US Foreign Policy Iraq Middle East Military Withdrawal Iran Militias Geopolitics Sovereignty

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