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US sanctions Iraq's deputy oil minister and militia leaders over Iran oil scheme

Mountain Time
Local time
11:05 AM in New York
Where
Washington, United States

Treasury sanctioned Iraqi Deputy Oil Minister Ali Maarij al-Bahadly, accusing him of helping pass Iranian oil off as Iraqi, along with four Iraqi companies and three leaders of the Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada and Asaib Ahl al-Haq militias. Iraq's oil ministry denied the accusations.

Why it matters

The move stepped up US pressure on Baghdad to break with Iran-backed armed groups.

Sources (3)

  • Al Jazeeraaljazeera.comPublished
  • CBS Newscbsnews.comPublished
  • CBS News (2)cbsnews.comPublished

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