Iraqi Prime Minister’s economic adviser, Mazhar Mohammed Saleh, has denied reports claiming that the United States plans to stop dollar shipments to Iraq if armed groups fail to disarm by September 30. He described the reports as inaccurate and said there has been no official decision from Washington regarding such a measure.
Saleh’s comments came amid growing speculation about possible U.S. pressure on Iraq linked to ongoing discussions over the disarmament of armed factions and the planned withdrawal of U.S.-led coalition forces by the end of September. Recent reports have highlighted tensions surrounding the government’s efforts to bring weapons under state control, but no official announcement has been made regarding a suspension of dollar transfers.
The adviser stressed that Iraq’s financial and monetary relations continue through established channels and that reports about an imminent halt to dollar shipments are unfounded. His statement was intended to reassure markets and the public amid concerns about the potential impact such a move could have on Iraq’s economy and exchange-rate stability.
The issue gained attention after media reports linked potential U.S. economic pressure to the September 30 deadline for armed groups to surrender their weapons. However, Saleh emphasized that no official U.S. decision has been communicated to the Iraqi government regarding the suspension of dollar shipments.
