The Trump administration ended a waiver allowing Iraq to buy Iranian electricity to pressure Iran over nuclear talks. Iran can enrich uranium to 60%, and the US aims to cut Iran's oil exports to zero.
Key Points
End of waiver for Iraq to buy Iranian electricity
US pressure on Iran's nuclear program
Iran's enrichment of uranium to 60%
Pros
Efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon
Push for energy independence for Iraq
Strategic moves to cut off Iran's profits
Cons
Potential escalation to military action
Dispute over energy resources between Iraq and Kurdistan