Renewal enables Iraq to continue Iranian energy imports, but short window reflects ongoing strain in relations with Washington. Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abd al-Mahdi meets with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Baghdad on Jan. 9, 2019. (Photo credit: Office of the Prime Minister) The U.S. has given Iraq another 30-day sanctions waiver, enabling imports of Iranian energy to continue without triggering dire economic penalties, according to two government officials familiar with the matter. A previous, 30-day waiver was set to expire Sunday. This content is for registered users . Please login to continue. If you are not a registered user, you may purchase a subscription or sign up for a free trial . Iraq Oil Report Attribution Policy All sources quoted or referenced spoke to Iraq Oil Report directly and exclusively, unless stated otherwise. Iraq Oil Report typically grants anonymity to sources that can’t speak without risking […]