[Sinner6]

Doesn't france have similar ties(oil) to Iraq?

[efnwriter]

France's economic stake is also substantial. The largest long-term contract in Iraq's oil-for-food program is with Paris. France has helped develop industrial support for Iraq's military and helped build the nation's electronics facilities. French oil companies Elf and Total have large contracts with Iraq and offices in Baghdad. France is reported to be Iraq's largest western trading partner.