The White House is hoping Iraq remains unified, as Kurdistan holds a non-binding referedum on independence.
The vote has been roundly condemned, but Kurdish leaders are hoping that a "yes" vote will mean they have the mandate to begin negotiations with Baghdad.
The Trump administration has issued multiple statements on their opposition to the referendum, with press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders focused on unity.
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