U.S. warns Iraq against Iranian influence, stressing sovereignty and pushing for stability and accountability.

America. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed concern about former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's possible return following his bloc's parliamentary support and cautioned Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani that a government influenced by Iran would jeopardize Iraq's sovereignty, regional stability, and the U.S.-Iraq partnership. Rubio emphasized that Iraq must continue to be independent of outside forces and reaffirmed U.S. opposition to militias supported by Iran and emphasized continuous attempts to return foreign ISIS prisoners to Iraqi facilities. America. maintains financial leverage by controlling Iraq's oil revenues held in the United States while continuing to put pressure on Iraq to guarantee accountability and stability. funds.