U.S.-Iraq Talks Boost Business Ties

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani discussed the finalization of U.S. commercial deals in Iraq. Rubio also congratulated al-Sudani on the resumption of oil exports via the Iraq-Türkiye Pipeline, benefiting multiple countries and businesses.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in talks with Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani on Tuesday to progress U.S. commercial ventures in Iraq, according to the State Department.

During the call, Rubio acknowledged al-Sudani's role in renewing oil exports through the Iraq-Türkiye Pipeline, marking a beneficial collaboration for Iraq, Turkey, and U.S. enterprises.

The discussions highlighted mutual interests and aimed at strengthening economic ties between the nations, as detailed in the department's readout.