The legacy of US sanctions, war, and occupation in Iraq | Al Mayadeen English
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/Economy/the-legacy-of-us-sanctions-war-and-occupation-in-iraq
"As the September 30 deadline ends the US military presence, Iraq is left with wrecked industry, a payroll state, and a financial system Washington controls."
The US really drained Iraq dry, economically.
Good background info; recommended.
#Iraq #USA #DisasterCapitalism
Miro Collas
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