Event Brief
U.S. sanctions Iraqi deputy oil minister over Iran
Filed: May 08, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
Summary: The U.S. imposed sanctions on Iraq’s deputy oil minister for allegedly diverting oil to support Iran and its proxies.
WHO: Tommy Pigott
WHAT: U.S. sanctions on Ali Maarij al-Bahadli, Iraq’s deputy oil minister
WHEN: May 08, 2026 at 1:29 AM ET
WHERE: Iraq
WHY: The sanctions were imposed for allegedly diverting Iraqi oil to support Iran and its terrorist proxies.
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