# Between Two Fires: What Risks Does the US-Iran Confrontation Pose for Iraq?

The United States has ceased transferring funds to Baghdad designated for the elimination of pro-Iranian armed formations. In addition, security cooperation programs have been frozen.

As reported by BAKU.WS with reference to Baku TV, according to The Wall Street Journal, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has also blocked the transfer of approximately $500 million from Iraq's oil sales revenues.

Thus, this is already the second case of suspending financial tranches to Baghdad since the beginning of U.S. military operations against Iran, indicating escalating tensions.

How does Iraq intend to act in this situation? What decisions will be made to avoid being under pressure from both sides — Iran and the United States — simultaneously? The question remains open, especially considering that the country's oil revenues are being blocked.

It is noted that Iraq is forced to take into account the current realities: various forces supported by both Iran and the United States operate on its territory, which significantly complicates the search for balance and a stable way out of the crisis.