Iraqi Oil Minister: No Obligation to Tankers Once They Leave Our Ports

Iraq's Oil Minister stated Tuesday evening that the country has no obligation to oil tankers once they depart Iraqi ports, according to reports.

Iraq's Oil Minister stated Tuesday evening that Iraq bears no responsibility for oil tankers once they have left its ports. The statement, reported by regional media, comes amid ongoing scrutiny of oil tanker movements in the Persian Gulf. No further elaboration was provided in the initial report.

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