Allegations of the Iraq Model in US Economic War Against Iran

It is stated that the US could implement the Iraq model in its economic operations against Iran and resort to excluding countries maintaining trade relations with Tehran from the dollar-centric financial system.

Economic War and the Iraq Model

It is coming to the agenda that the US could take similar steps to those directed at Iraq in its economic operation launched against Iran.

In analyses, it is stated that the US may resort to excluding countries maintaining trade relations with Iran from the dollar-centric financial system.

Threats and Regional Partners

US President Donald Trump had stated that any country providing economic support to Iran would face severe consequences.

This situation could make countries such as Turkey, China, the United Arab Emirates, India, Pakistan, and Oman targets of Washington.

Baghdad's Financial Dependence

Since the 2003 invasion of Iraq, the US has maintained a control mechanism over Baghdad's oil revenues.

Over one hundred billion dollars of Iraq's reserves are held in the US, and the Baghdad administration remains dependent on Washington.

Trade Relations with Iran

According to official data, the trade volume between Iraq and Iran exceeded 10 billion dollars in 2025.

In the energy sector between the two countries, Baghdad makes multi-billion dollar payments for Iranian natural gas used in electricity generation.