Washington warns: Any Iraqi government must remain completely independent

Washington warns: Any Iraqi government must remain completely independent.

The acting US ambassador to Baghdad, Joe Harris, discussed with the head of the National Approach Alliance, Abdul Hussein al-Moussawi, on Thursday, ways to strengthen the partnership between the United States and Iraq, in order to achieve “tangible benefits” for both countries, stressing Washington’s readiness to use all available tools to confront Iranian “destabilizing” activities in Iraq, and emphasizing that any Iraqi government should be completely independent.

Read also: Gifted ZIM Holders, 800 Numbers, and Redemption Timeline Explained by Bruce The embassy stated in a statement, which was followed by Network 964 , that “in his meeting with Dr. Al-Moussawi, Chargé d’Affaires Harris discussed the importance of a strong partnership between the United States and Iraq, which brings tangible benefits to Americans and Iraqis, within the framework of working to enhance our common interests, which are represented in preserving Iraqi sovereignty, promoting regional stability, and strengthening economic ties.”

Harris affirmed the United States' readiness "to use the full range of tools at its disposal to counter Iran's destabilizing activities in Iraq," stressing that "any Iraqi government should remain fully independent and focused on promoting the national interests of all Iraqis."  link