Why has the US sanctioned Iraq’s deputy oil minister for helping Iran?
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Source: Al Jazeera
Published: 2026-05-08 03:36 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Middle East, Iran, Energy, World News
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The US Treasury has sanctioned Iraq’s Deputy Oil Minister, Ali Maarij al-Bahadly, and leaders of pro-Iran militias, accusing them of helping Iran to sell oil in violation of US sanctions.
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