PM Sudani orders investigation into alleged oil smuggling in Iraqi waters

The US State Department on Tuesday imposed further sanctions on entities operating in Iraq who are accused of smuggling Iranian oil by passing it off as or mixing it with Iraqi oil.

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US State Department sanctions Iranian oil smugglers in Iraq

Iraq’s State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO) has denied that smuggling occurs in Iraq’s ports and territorial waters, coming as Washington continues its pressure campaign against Iranian oil smuggling that seeks to circumvent US sanctions on Tehran’s oil exports.

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Iraq faces sanctions risk due to oil smuggling: Economist

 An Iraqi economic expert has warned that ongoing oil smuggling could lead to international sanctions, harming Iraq’s economy and global reputation. The Ministry of Oil recently uncovered unauthorized advanced tracking manipulation near Iraqi ports, suggesting that illegal activities are prevalent.

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Challenges worsen in Iraq, Ministry of Interior admits

During a half-yearly review, Iraqi Ministry of Interior, highlights ongoing challenges with corruption, bribery and overall security.

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Kurdish authorities arrest 'Scorpion' migrant smuggler

Barzan Majeed, alias "Scorpion," a notorious migrant smuggler wanted across Europe, has been arrested in Iraq's Kurdistan Region

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