'Iran Will Wipe Us Out': Arab Nation Warns Trump Against Blocking Iranian Land Supply Routes
The Times of India ·
Washington reportedly wants Baghdad to shut down nearly all border crossings with Iran, leaving just two open. The demand could threaten Iran’s remaining land-based trade routes while placing Iraq under mounting political, economic and security pressure. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has warned of the possibility of renewed military confrontation and says Iraq has suffered approximately $60 billion in losses following the suspension of oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz.In this report, we examine why the Trump administration is turning its attention to Iraq, how CENTCOM’s Task Force Iron Gate fits into Washington’s strategy against Tehran, and why Baghdad is struggling to balance American pressure with its own national interests.