WANA (July 18)—The US State Department Spokesperson announced that the United States has granted Iraq another four-month waiver to continue purchasing electricity from Iran despite sanctions.

 

The funds from these electricity purchases are to be used solely for humanitarian trade and other non-sanctionable transactions with Tehran.

 

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi shakes hands with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani during a welcoming ceremony in Tehran, Iran, November 29, 2022. President Website/WANA (West Asia News Agency)