Article: “Sudden US move threatens development projects in Iraq” Quote: “Billionaire Elon Musk, who is leading US President Donald Trump’s efforts to reduce the size of the federal government, announced the progress of these efforts, pointing to the ongoing work to close the US Agency for International Development [USAID], according to Reuters… The decision to close the agency is expected to negatively impact development and stability projects in Iraq, which may lead to a reshaping of bilateral relations between the two countries, especially if this lack of international support is not compensated“