Iraq Denies US Claims Deputy Oil Minister Helped Iran Evade Sanctions

Iraq denied U.S. accusations that a deputy oil minister helped Iran evade sanctions as part of a broader U.S. effort to target oil smuggling and militia-linked networks. The U.S. Treasury has designated the deputy minister alongside several individuals and companies linked to Iranian-aligned militias. This dispute highlights the complex diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and Iran within the Iraqi landscape.