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Iraq Demands Kurdistan Restart Oil Exports Amid $20B Loss

6/5/2025

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Iraq's Oil Ministry is pressing the Kurdistan Regional Government to restart oil deliveries, emphasizing constitutional duties and the dire financial impact of halted exports since March 2023. With over $20 billion in revenue lost, the ministry's accusations of oil smuggling highlight the urgent need for compliance to protect Iraq's economy and global standing.

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Iraq's Oil Ministry is pressing the Kurdistan Regional Government to restart oil deliveries, emphasizing constitutional duties and the dire financial impact of halted exports since March 2023. With over $20 billion in revenue lost, the ministry's accusations of oil smuggling highlight the urgent need for compliance to protect Iraq's economy and global standing.