Another 90-day waiver allows for critical power purchases as Iraq tries to balance relations between rival powers. 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. government has given Iraq another 90-day waiver from Iran sanctions to enable energy imports that are critical for meeting domestic demand. A previous 90-day waiver, granted in December , was set to expire on Tuesday; the new extension, which was confirmed by two officials familiar with the decision, is effective immediately. 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. […]