Event Brief
UPDATED May 8, 2026 at 10:05 PM ET
May 7, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
US sanctions Iraq’s deputy oil minister, militias
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The US Treasury sanctioned Iraq’s deputy oil minister and militias for supporting Iran.
WHO: The US Treasury Department
WHAT: Sanctions imposed on Iraq’s deputy oil minister and militias
WHEN: May 7, 2026 at 10:55 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The sanctions were imposed over support for Iran.
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- Middle East Eye — View reporting
- Straits Times —
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- The Hindu —
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