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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 24 MIN

Is Washington Obligated to Financially Assist Iraq's Economy?

from My FX Buddies · host Tish Washington

Amid growing fears of sanctions and economic pressure, Iraqi link to My FX Buddies Blog legal experts are pointing to a binding legal framework that could significantly limit Washington’s options.Iraqi legal expert and political analyst Ali Al-Tamimi says the Strategic Framework Agreement signed in 2008 obligates the United States to provide economic and social assistance to Iraq — and legally constrains the imposition of sanctions.According to Al-Tamimi, Articles 27 and 28 of the agreement commit Washington to supporting Iraq’s stability and development. The agreement is officially deposited with the United Nations under Article 102 of the UN Charter, giving it international legal standing.If you'd like to Support the channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.me/tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...⁠. ⁠ a FREE transcript at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rss.com/podcasts/myfxbuddies⁠...⁠.He argues that while political pressure may exist, unilateral sanctions would contradict a binding international agreement, especially as the treaty recognizes Iraq’s sovereignty and constitutional processes.At the same time, Al-Tamimi acknowledges a critical vulnerability:Iraqi oil revenues continue to flow through accounts in the U.S. Federal Reserve, which gives Washington practical leverage even when legal constraints exist.This report breaks down:📌 What the Strategic Framework legally requires📌 Whether sanctions would violate the agreement📌 How sovereignty and parliamentary procedures factor in📌 Why diplomacy, not escalation, may shape what comes nextThanks for Watching! Following Iraq’s Story — Don’t Give Up 💰🔥

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