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Article: "US warning of Tehran's influence on Baghdad's relations with Erbil"
Quote: "Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statement regarding the rise of Iranian influence in Iraq, which he considered 'a serious threat to American interests,' has raised concerns about the US turning its back on Iraq to deal with it according to a new relationship that does not
rule out taking 'necessary measures' against the country. In testimony before the US House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday, Rubio stated that Iran's influence in Iraq has clearly increased and has seeped into the joints of the government, posing a serious threat to American interests.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed in his testimony before the US House Foreign Affairs Committee that Iraq must respect the autonomous entity of the Kurdistan Region and must also commit to respecting American companies operating there."