Baghdad rejects U.S. interference in its affairs after U.S. Twitter comments
Source: Reuters
WORLD NEWS NOVEMBER 3, 2018 / 4:23 PM / UPDATED AN HOUR AGO
Baghdad rejects U.S. interference in its affairs after U.S. Twitter comments
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The Iraqi Foreign Ministry rejected on Saturday what it called U.S. interference in its affairs after the U.S. embassy issued a statement telling neighboring Iran to respect Iraqs sovereignty allow demobilization of Shiite militias.
The U.S. embassy in Baghdad had posted a message on Twitter on Tuesday saying Tehran must respect the sovereignty of the Iraqi government and permit the disarming, demobilization, and reintegration of Shiite militias.
It was one of several statements issued on the embassys Twitter account outlining U.S. demands before new U.S. sanctions on Irans oil and financial sector take effect on Nov. 4. The sanctions worry Iraq as it imports crucial supplies from Iran.
Iraqs Foreign Ministry said in a statement it rejects interference in Iraqs internal affairs, especially domestic security reform and demanded the Twitter post be removed.
Washington and Tehran have competed for influence in Iraq since the 2003 U.S. invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein.
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