UK to tax BP profits from Iran war
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 07:17 UTC
- Sources: Middle East Eye
The UK government plans to tax the soaring profits made by oil companies like BP due to the ongoing conflict in Iran. This move has been welcomed by critics of the war, who argue that the profits should be used to support those affected by the conflict.
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