US blocks $500M Iraqi oil revenue transfer

The Trump administration has frozen roughly $500 million in Iraqi oil revenue to pressure Baghdad over Iran-backed militias.

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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 09:45 UTC

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The Trump administration has escalated pressure on Iraq by freezing approximately $500 million in Iraqi oil revenue and halting cash dollar shipments. This move, reported by the Wall Street Journal, is part of a broader effort to pressure the Iraqi government to rein in Iran-backed militias operating within its borders. The blocked funds represent a significant portion of Iraq's oil export earnings, which are crucial for its national budget. The action marks a significant tightening of US financial leverage over a key Middle Eastern ally.

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6d ago@WarMonitor3

The new report specifies that the blocked package is a $500 million security assistance package, distinct from the previously reported oil revenue transfer.

6d agoОперация Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

The Wall Street Journal report adds new details, including the cutoff of cash dollar shipments to Iraq and the suspension of funding for counter-terrorism and military training programs.

e/eineurope · topic · T-04295cycle Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 09:45 UTC · first reported 6d ago