THROUGH THE ECONOMIC PAPER, THE COORDINATION FRAMEWORK CALLS FOR AN END TO AMERICAN BLACKMAIL OF THE IRAQI GOVERNMENT, 14 MARCH

THROUGH THE ECONOMIC PAPER, THE COORDINATION FRAMEWORK CALLS FOR AN END TO AMERICAN BLACKMAIL OF THE IRAQI GOVERNMENT

On Wednesday, Issam Shaker, a leader in the Coordination Framework, called for an end to Washington’s repeated blackmailing of the central government through the use of economic pressure.

Shaker told Al-Maalouma, “US policy relies on repeated blackmail of the central government through economic pressures aimed at obstructing the passage of laws or policies that directly serve the people’s interests.” He noted that “Washington’s attempt to pressure Baghdad to halt gas imports or limit its engagement with Arab and Islamic issues to serve the occupying entity’s agenda is completely unacceptable.”

He added, “This situation calls for a review of agreements with the United States, and efforts to achieve economic and financial independence that reduces the US Treasury’s exploitation of the dollar issue and prevents Baghdad from compromising its national positions.”

Shaker pointed out that “America has no right to impose restrictions on Baghdad regarding the countries from which it imports gas to operate its power plants,” emphasizing that “Iraq has an independent government that determines its priorities and national interests. Therefore, American pressures that serve private agendas without regard for the grave harm they inflict on the Iraqi people cannot be accepted.” Shaker asked, “How can we replace gas imported from Iran by other countries, given that Iraq is approaching the peak summer of 2025, when demand for electricity is increasing?”

It’s worth noting that “Washington is imposing economic pressure on Baghdad to halt gas imports from Iran, despite knowing that such a decision would severely impact power plant production by the summer of 2025.”