Rules to Curb Illicit Dollar Flows Create Hardships for Iraq

The regulations were meant to prevent dollar transfers to those targeted by U.S. sanctions on Iran, Syria and Russia. But they have ended up harming ordinary Iraqis who need U.S. currency for business or travel.

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