US sanctions Iraq deputy oil minister and Iran-backed militia figures over oil sales allegations
The United States has sanctioned Iraq's deputy oil minister, Ali Maarij al-Bahadly, and three leaders of Iran-backed armed groups over allegations linked to Iranian oil sales and attacks on US personnel.The Treasury Department said the action was taken on Thursday through its Office of Foreign Assets Control, or OFAC, as part of efforts to increase pressure on Iran.It said al-Bahadly had used senior roles in Iraq's oil sector to help divert oil products for the benefit of an Iran-affiliated smuggler.OFAC also designated leaders linked to Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada and Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq, saying the groups, together with Kata'ib Hezbollah, were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 19:00 LONDON
