Iraq prime minister fires nine security officials over alleged $30m oil smuggling ring
Al Jazeera English reported that Iraq’s prime minister has dismissed nine senior security officials after accusing them of involvement in an oil smuggling…
Al Jazeera English reported that Iraq’s prime minister has dismissed nine senior security officials after accusing them of involvement in an oil smuggling network that allegedly generates up to $30 million a month. The dismissals are part of a probe that the outlet said targets a powerful militia stronghold. The prime minister’s action, according to the report, aims to address the alleged illicit trade in oil. No further details on the identities of the officials or the militia were provided.
Why it matters
The move signals a high‑level effort to curb alleged oil smuggling and challenge militia influence over the sector.
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- Iraq · Middle East
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- Al Jazeera English
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- Key names
- Iraq PM, Iraq’s PM
- Section
- World
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