Sudani in Washington: Iraq’s Strategic Balancing Act

23/10/2025 31 min

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Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is preparing for a link to My FX Buddies Bloghigh-stakes visit to Washington — just days before the U.S. elections. 🇮🇶🇺🇸After months of tense silence, a phone call between Sudani and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reopened diplomatic channels. The conversation focused on oil exports, U.S. business deals, and the long-standing issue of armed factions inside Iraq.Sudani’s trip could signal a political breakthrough — or a delicate gamble. The U.S. demands disarmament of Iran-backed militias, while Baghdad seeks to protect its sovereignty and economic interests.Support My FX Buddies:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.me/tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ a FREE transcript at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rss.com/podcasts/myfxbuddiesThis episode dives deep into:What triggered the thaw in Iraq-U.S. relationsHow Trump’s handshake with Sudani changed the toneWhy the “armed factions” issue still blocks full cooperationWhat Washington wants from Iraq before the electionsHow this visit could reshape Iraq’s global position🎙️ Hosted by My FX Buddies — following Iraq’s story, one major move at a time.🔥 Stop the Burn: 7 Days to Calm InflammationHeal Naturally. Feel Alive Again.Tired of swelling, stiffness, and fatigue?In just 7 days, learn how to reduce inflammation, restore balance, and reignite your energy — naturally.👉 Start your 7-day reset today!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/tishwash/e/464567#Iraq #Sudani #US #Washington #Oil #IraqNews #MyFXBuddies #Economy #MiddleEast #Baghdad #IraqiDinar #Geopolitics

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