Complex sentence: Iraq had severed relations with Germany on September 5,1939, following the outbreak of World War II in Europe, however Nuri had to tread carefully between his close relationship with Britain and depedence on pro-German Army officers and cabinet members.
Split into simpler sentences: Iraq had severed relations with Germany on September 5,1939, following the outbreak of World War II in Europe. However, Nuri had to tread carefully between his close relationship with Britain and depedence on pro-German Army officers and cabinet members.