US sanctions Iraq’s deputy oil minister for helping Iran and its proxies: Treasury

The US has sanctioned Iraq’s deputy oil minister, Ali Maarij Al-Bahadly, for facilitating the diversion of oil to be sold for the benefit of the Iranian regime and its proxy militias in Iraq.“Like a rogue gang, the Iranian regime is pillaging resources that rightfully belong to the Iraqi people,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. “Treasury will not stand idly by as Iran’s military exploits Iraqi oil to fund terrorism against the United States and our partners.”For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Treasury also designated three senior leaders of Iran-aligned terrorist militias Kata’ib Sayyid Al-Shuhada and Asa’ib Ahl Al-Haq.In a statement, Treasury said that the United States would continue to hold these groups and other Iran-aligned terrorist militias in Iraq, such as Kata’ib Hezbollah, accountable for their attacks against US troops and civilians, diplomatic facilities, and businesses across Iraq.The Treasury Department accused Maarij

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