Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently engaged in a conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani. The discussion focused on recent attacks targeting energy infrastructure, including those operated by U.S. companies. Secretary Rubio emphasized the need for the Iraqi government to hold those responsible accountable and to prevent further incidents.
Additionally, Secretary Rubio highlighted the importance of consistently paying salaries in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region and resuming oil exports through the Iraq-Türkiye Pipeline. Concerns were also raised regarding the Popular Mobilization Commission bill pending in Iraq's Council of Representatives. Secretary Rubio expressed that such legislation could institutionalize Iranian influence and armed terrorist groups, thereby undermining Iraq’s sovereignty.
"Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani about the recent attacks on energy infrastructure, including those operated by U.S. companies," said Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.
"The Secretary noted the importance of paying Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR) salaries consistently and resuming oil exports via the Iraq-Türkiye Pipeline."
"The Secretary also reiterated serious U.S. concerns with the Popular Mobilization Commission (PMC) bill currently pending in the Council of Representatives (COR), emphasizing that any such legislation would institutionalize Iranian influence and armed terrorist groups undermining Iraq’s sovereignty."
