International oil firms halt production in Iraq’s Kurdistan amid US-Iran escalation

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International oil firms halt production in Iraq’s Kurdistan amid US-Iran escalation

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International oil companies have halted production in Iraq’s Kurdistan region amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran. The disruptions follow the deaths of US service members in an Iranian attack on a Jordanian base, impacting regional energy operations.

The move follows the deaths of two US service members in an Iranian attack on Jordan.

World Security Conflict Politics Markets Commodities Energy Iraq Kurdistan oil production US-Iran tensions international oil firms energy sector Middle East

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