US Resumes Dollar Airlifts to Iraq Following Extended Suspension

The United States has restarted airlifting dollar shipments to Iraq, ending a suspension that lasted several months, according to two advisors to the Iraqi Prime Minister quoted by the New York Times today.

The halt in currency transfers had been implemented as a pressure tactic aimed at pushing the Iraqi government to weaken its relationship with Iran. The renewal of these shipments marks a significant shift in American policy toward Baghdad.

The timing of this development comes in the wake of a sweeping anti-corruption initiative launched in Iraq. That campaign has already resulted in the detention of numerous political figures and government officials across the country.

Reuters has not yet been able to confirm the accuracy of these reports independently.