The State Department allowed the introduction of sanctions in the case of Iraq's purchase of the S-400

“As for the S-400, yes: the purchase is likely to lead to sanctions. So we advise our partners not to make such purchases, ”he said.

Earlier, The Wall Street Journal, citing Iraqi lawmakers, wrote that the Iraqi authorities are considering the acquisition of the S-400.

On January 9, Iraq announced that they had resumed negotiations with Russia on the purchase of S-300 anti-aircraft systems.