Iraqi Parliament Expands Oversight of Oil Smuggling and Forms Special Committee

Iraq's parliament has taken a new step in addressing suspected oil smuggling, with Speaker Haibet al-Halbousi ordering the formation of a temporary parliamentary committee to examine intelligence information concerning illegal oil activities.

The investigation covers alleged smuggling operations in Jurf al-Nasr, as well as suspected routes used to transport Iraqi oil from Kirkuk fields and the Kurdistan Region through Iran towards Afghanistan.

The committee includes representatives from several parliamentary committees, including security, integrity, finance, oil and legal affairs, and is expected to submit its findings to the parliamentary leadership.