The United States has sanctioned an Iraqi oil minister and militias allegedly aiding Iran's oil smuggling operations. The official is accused of helping Iranian-linked networks sell Iraqi oil by disguising it as Iranian crude. This action heightens tensions between the US and Iran and impacts the global oil market.
The US has sanctioned an Iraqi oil official and militias for aiding Iran. The Iraqi government denied the accusations and expressed willingness to cooperate. The US is pursuing a temporary agreement to halt the war while urging the Iraqi government to distance itself from Iran.
Following the exchange of fire between the US and Iran, the UAE is responding to missile and drone attacks. The US has attacked Iran’s Qeshm port and Bandar Abbas, while the US has sanctioned an Iraqi oil official and Iran-backed militias. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have lifted restrictions on US access to bases and airspace.