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The U.S.-Iraq relationship is entering a major transition. Link to My FX Buddies Blog The U.S.-led international coalition's military mission in Iraq is scheduled to conclude at the end of September 2026, marking the end of a major chapter in the two countries' relationship. Iraqi officials have described September 30 as the fixed deadline for the conclusion of the coalition's military presence. But while the military relationship is changing, the economic relationship has been expanding. During Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's July visit to Washington, Iraqi and American companies and government entities announced dozens of agreements, memoranda of understanding and cooperation arrangements. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce said the announced agreements and partnerships were worth more than $60 billion and involved companies including Chevron, ExxonMobil, GE Vernova, Google, JPMorgan Chase, KBR, PepsiCo, Shell and others. Iraqi government reporting separately put the number of agreements and other arrangements at 48, covering sectors including oil, electricity, industry, technology and finance. That creates an important question: If the U.S. military presence is shrinking, what will the American presence in Iraq look like next? This episode examines the shift from: 🇺🇸 Military cooperation ➡️ Economic partnerships ➡️ American companies ➡️ Energy investment ➡️ Banking and finance ➡️ Infrastructure ➡️ Technology ➡️ Diplomatic relations The transformation doesn't mean security and political issues disappear. Those remain part of the relationship. But economically, Iraq is clearly trying to attract more foreign investment and bring major international companies into projects involving energy, infrastructure, finance and other sectors. The bigger story may be that the U.S.-Iraq relationship is moving from bases and forces toward contracts, companies and capital. https://tinyurl.com/godhastheanswers 📌 Disclaimer: This video is for news, commentary, and educational discussion. It is not financial or investment advice. The information presented reflects the source material and analysis available at the time of publication. #Iraq #iraqiDinar #iqdrv #IraqiDinar #Dinar