Iraq is an ally and not currently sanctioned.

danielmarkbruce 4 days ago | parent | next [-]

Many Iraqi citizens and entities are though. So, in practice, it's not worth it for the average company to figure out.

CommenterPerson 4 days ago | parent | prev [-]

It's highly likely that payments to Middle East are actively tracked. Because "terrsts" /s. So people may be reluctant to enter into business dealings.

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csomar 4 days ago | parent [-]

Wise is a thing. Also if OP has enough business, he can easily incorporate and get a US bank account.

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rafaelm 3 days ago | parent | next [-]

It's 100x more difficult than you think it is. I come from a "semi-sanctioned" country, and it's extremely hard. Opening a bank account is impossible unless you can travel to the US. Stripe won't touch you with a 100 foot pole.

I can't even imagine how hard it would be from Iraq, even if it's currently "not sanctioned" in theory.

	▲	OulaX 3 days ago \| parent [-]
		Crypto is the only option at the moment. Along with Payoneer, nothing else works for Iraqis.

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TheCapeGreek 15 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Wise is just as trigger happy with vague KYC/AML blocks as anyone else these days.