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Are you in Iraq? If so, understand the legalities involved - most companies simply won't hire someone or do business with someone in Iraq because "can't be bothered to figure the sanction situation out".

So - solve it for them. Figure out all the answers, set up all the stuff that will make it easier for a prospective employer and have it all at the ready.





I think you are thinking of Iran? Iraq is an ally of the US.

Many Iraqis and entities in Iraq are on the sanction list, even though Iraq isn't broadly sanctioned. In almost all cases, companies just can't be bothered figuring out the details.

Are you thinking of Iran?



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