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Middle East • 2026-05-03 02:10

Iraq Deputy Oil Minister Says Oil Exports May Resume Within a Week

Iraq’s Deputy Oil Minister announced that oil production and export facilities damaged in recent conflicts could be back online in as little as seven days, subject to safety checks and UN sanctions clearance. The restart would add several hundred thousand barrels per day to global supply and improve Iraq’s fiscal position. The statement was reported in a Middle East Eye live‑blog update.

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