U.S. Gives Iraq Sanctions Waiver for Vital Iranian Gas Imports

February 12, 2020

Author: 

Qassim Abdul-Zahra and Samya Kullab

Publication: 

Associated Press

Related Country: 

  • Iraq
  • United States

The United States granted a 45-day sanctions waiver that allows Iraq to continue importing Iranian gas and electricity supplies. During the waiver period, Iraq is to present its plan for achieving gas independence from Iran, including steps to increase its domestic gas supply or find alternative power sources. The 45-day period may be extended once Iraq produces a technical timetable of the plan.