US sanctions Iraq oil official and militias over Iran
The US sanctioned Iraq's deputy oil minister and militia leaders for diverting oil to benefit Iran. This move comes as Washington and Tehran seek to halt war.
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The United States sanctioned Iraq's deputy oil minister and three militia leaders on Thursday for facilitating illicit oil sales to Iran. The move targets Ali Maarij Al-Bahadly for allegedly diverting crude to fund Iranian-backed proxy groups. These restrictions tighten the squeeze on regional energy flows as Washington and Tehran negotiate a potential ceasefire.
