Iraq and United States

Iraq scores 45/100 toward United States (unfriendliness, pressure), while United States scores 48/100 back.

Iraq toward United States

Iran-linked counter-strikes targeted American interests with Iraq as a theater, and Iraq faces US pressure to squeeze Iran trade partners, suggesting friction. Routine diplomatic contact (new Chargé d'Affaires) indicates maintained but strained ties.

United States toward Iraq

The US appointed a new Chargé d'Affaires in Baghdad signaling continued engagement, but US airstrikes in the region and pressure on Iraq to curtail Iran trade indicate a coercive rather than warm posture.

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