US To Sanction Iraq If It Buys Russian S-400 - State Department

WASHINGTON (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 15th January, 2020) Iraq may face US sanctions if it buys S-400 air-defense systems from Russia, Joey Hood, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State said on Tuesday.

"A purchase would likely trigger sanctions, so we advise our partners not to make such purchases," Hood said during an event at the middle East Institute.