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U.S. Sanctions Iraqi Oil Smuggler Amid Iran Tensions

7/4/2025

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The U.S. has taken a bold step by sanctioning Iraqi businessman Salim Ahmed Said for his role in smuggling Iranian oil, heightening tensions in the wake of a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Meanwhile, U.S. airstrikes have reportedly pushed back Iran's nuclear ambitions by one to two years, as Iran halts cooperation with the IAEA, challenging global monitoring efforts.

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The U.S. has taken a bold step by sanctioning Iraqi businessman Salim Ahmed Said for his role in smuggling Iranian oil, heightening tensions in the wake of a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Meanwhile, U.S. airstrikes have reportedly pushed back Iran's nuclear ambitions by one to two years, as Iran halts cooperation with the IAEA, challenging global monitoring efforts.