US-Iraq tensions escalated on Sunday after United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke directly with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, urging the Iraqi government to maintain independence from Tehran amid a mounting geopolitical and military standoff in the Middle East. The call came as the Iraqi government facilitated the transfer of ISIL-linked detainees … Continue reading US-Iraq tensions rise as Secretary of State Rubio urges Baghdad to maintain distance from Iran